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Chinese President Xi Jinping extends condolences to Spanish king over deadly train collision

CGTN

 , Updated 19:22, 29-Oct-2026
The site of a crash involving a high-speed AVE train and an Iryo train in Urda, Spain, October 28, 2026. /VCG
The site of a crash involving a high-speed AVE train and an Iryo train in Urda, Spain, October 28, 2026. /VCG

The site of a crash involving a high-speed AVE train and an Iryo train in Urda, Spain, October 28, 2026. /VCG

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over the deadly high-speed train collision in the Spanish province of Toledo. 

In the message, Xi expressed deep condolences for the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families on behalf of the Chinese government and people upon learning that the accident caused heavy casualties.

He also wished those injured in the tragic crash a speedy recovery.

Also on Thursday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolence to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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