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Jaishankar Condoles Spain Train Tragedy; 39 Dead, Over 100 Injured

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar offered condolences for the fatal train derailment in Adamuz, Spain, which claimed 39 lives and injured over 100 people. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cancelled his World Economic Forum visit to travel to the accident site. The city of Huelva, the destination of one train, has declared three days of official mourning. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn the death toll may not be final.

Key Points: Spain Train Accident: Jaishankar Offers Condolences, Death Toll Rises

  • 39 dead in Spain train derailment
  • Over 100 injured, 12 in ICU
  • Spanish PM cancels WEF visit
  • Huelva declares 3-day mourning
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EAM Jaishankar offers condolences on Spain train accident

EAM S Jaishankar expressed condolences for the Spain train derailment in Adamuz that killed 39. Spanish PM cancels WEF visit as rescue continues.

"Saddened to learn about the tragic train accident... Deepest condolences to the families... - EAM S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, Jan 19

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the train accident in Spain's Adamuz while wishing a swift recovery to people injured in the mishap.

"Saddened to learn about the tragic train accident yesterday in Adamuz near Cordoba city, Spain. Deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishes for the swift recovery of those injured," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.

EAM Jaishankar's statement came after 39 people died and more than 100 others were injured after the derailment of a high-speed train in Adamuz on Sunday afternoon. Of those injured, 48 remain hospitalised, with 12 of them in intensive care, Spain's leading daily El Pais reported.

Spain's Minister of Transport Oscar Puente, who visited the site of the accident, warned that the death toll "is not final." Nearly 500 people were travelling on two trains involved in the accident, with Iryo Malaga-Madrid train carrying 300 people while 184 travelling on the Alvia Madrid-Huelva train.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will travel to the site of the accident later on Monday after cancelling his visit to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum and his scheduled meeting with the leader of the People's Party (PP), Alberto Nunez Feijoo. Spain's King and Queen will visit Cordoba on Tuesday, where they will meet with authorities and possibly with injured people and relatives of the victims of the train accident, El Pais reported.

The Huelva City Council has declared three days of official mourning for the victims of the train accident in Adamuz. Flags on the city hall are flying at half-mast and the San Sebastian Festival program has been suspended following the train accident. Huelva was the destination of one of the trains involved in the accident and it is feared that majority of the victims are residents of that city and other parts of the province.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Terrible news. High-speed trains should be the safest. This is a reminder for our own railways too - safety cannot be compromised, no matter how advanced the technology. Thoughts with the victims.
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Sarah B
Reading about the King and Queen visiting and the city declaring mourning is so moving. It shows how a nation comes together in grief. Respect to Spain for their response.
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Arjun K
While the condolences are appropriate, I do wish our ministers would also make such swift, clear statements for major accidents within our own country with the same prominence. Just a thought.
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Vikram M
The scale is heartbreaking. Nearly 500 people on board. It's a stark reminder that tragedy can strike anywhere, anytime. Hope the investigation finds the root cause to prevent future accidents.
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Kavya N
Om Shanti. May the departed souls find peace. It's good to see our leadership expressing solidarity. The world feels smaller when we share in each other's sorrows.

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