Saudi FM calls Spanish counterpart to offer condolences over deadly train crash
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to offer condolences. The call followed a high-speed train collision in Toledo province. At least 68 people died and over 100 were injured in the accident. The crash occurred when an express train hit a stationary train. Prince Faisal expressed solidarity with the Spanish government and people. He also wished those injured a quick recovery.
RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Wednesday a phone call with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares. During the call, Prince Faisal extended Saudi Arabia's condolences to the government and people of Spain and to the families of the victims of the high-speed train collision in Toledo province. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Spain. The minister wished the injured a speedy recovery. At least 68 people died and more than 100 were injured when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013.