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Egypt offers condolences to Spain after train accident

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Egypt offered its condolences to Spain after the train accident near Urda, which reportedly left several people dead and injured. Egypt’s foreign ministry expressed the solidarity of the Egyptian government and people with the Spanish authorities and people, according to a statement published on Wednesday.

Egypt offered its condolences to Spain after the train accident near Urda, which reportedly left dozens dead or injured, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates announced on Wednesday 28 October, according to Egypt Independent.

In its statement, the Egyptian ministry expressed solidarity with the Spanish government and people following the train collision, Egypt Independent reports.

The accident had already been linked to a toll of at least 68 deaths in reports published on 28 October. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI had also offered his condolences to Spain after the collision of two trains.

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