In his message on Friday to Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, Pezeshkian extended his heartfelt condolences, on behalf of the Iranian nation and government, over the tragic collision of two passenger trains that claimed lives and injured several people.
Conveying sympathy to the people and government of Spain, he prayed to God Almighty to grant mercy and peace to the deceased and swift recovery and good health to the injured.
The crash involved two passenger trains in central Spain, leaving at least 68 people dead and dozens injured. It occurred on Wednesday morning near Oreda station in Toledo province, about 140 kilometers south of Madrid.
Spain’s prime minister declared three days of national mourning and ordered an immediate investigation into the cause. Fifty-three injured people remained in hospital, while 56 others had been discharged.
