External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed sorrow over the recent train accident in Adamuz, Spain, offering condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. The accident resulted in the tragic loss of 39 lives and left over 100 others wounded, with 48 individuals still hospitalized, including 12 in intensive care. Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente cautioned that the casualty count may rise as investigations continue.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez altered his plans to visit the accident site following the derailment of a high-speed train, canceling his trip to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. King and Queen of Spain are set to visit Cordoba to meet with officials, injured individuals, and victims’ families. The Huelva City Council declared three days of mourning for the victims, suspending the San Sebastian Festival in solidarity.
