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President extends condolences to President of Spain following the high-speed train collision

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu sent a message of condolence to Spanish President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón after a high-speed train collision in southern Spain that killed dozens and injured many. The message conveyed sympathies of the Maldives government and people and noted Spain's three days of national mourning.

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  1. Wed 28 Oct
    High-speed train operated by Renfe struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train, derailing several carriages near Urda in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid Wednesday only MM TV (English) The collision occurred on Wednesday near Urda in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid, when a high-speed train operated by Spain's state-owned railway company Renfe struck the rear of a stationary train operated by Iryo.

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Who said what

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  • It was with profound sorrow that I learnt of the tragic high-speed train collision in southern Spain, claiming lives of dozens on board, and causing injury to many.

    Dr Mohamed Muizzu Office of the President Open the report (Office of the President)

  • As Spain begins observing three days of national mourning, I wish to convey sincere sympathies of the Government and the people of the Maldives, to the Government and the people of Spain at this difficult time of grief.

    Dr Mohamed Muizzu Office of the President Open the report (Office of the President)

  • We extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families, and wish those injured in the accident a swift recovery.

    Dr Mohamed Muizzu Office of the President Open the report (Office of the President)

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  1. Fri 30 Oct1 report
  2. Thu 29 Oct1 report

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  1. Office of the President 29 Oct · time not given
  2. MM TV (English) 30 Oct · time not given

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  • deaths in train collision 2026-10-29 at least 69 MM TV (English) following a high-speed train collision in central Spain that claimed at least 69 lives and left dozens injured.

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  • injured in train collision 2026-10-29 around 80 MM TV (English) leaving dozens dead and around 80 injured, with several reported to be in critical condition.

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  • High-speed train collision in southern Spain, claiming the lives of dozens on board and injuring many before 2026-10-28 Office of the President It was with profound sorrow that I learnt of the tragic high-speed train collision in southern Spain, claiming lives of dozens on board, and causing injury to many.

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  • High-speed train operated by Renfe struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train, derailing several carriages Wednesday MM TV (English) The collision occurred on Wednesday near Urda in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid, when a high-speed train operated by Spain's state-owned railway company Renfe struck the rear of a stationary train operated by Iryo.

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  • Spain observed national mourning 29 to 31 October MM TV (English) Spain began observing three days of national mourning, from 29 to 31 October, following the announcement by Prime Minister Sánchez.

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  • Spanish authorities launched an investigation into the collision after the collision MM TV (English) Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the collision, which is the country's second major high-speed rail disaster this year.

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Figures in these reports

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  • at least 69 deaths in train collision MM TV (English) following a high-speed train collision in central Spain that claimed at least 69 lives and left dozens injured.

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  • around 80 injured in train collision MM TV (English) leaving dozens dead and around 80 injured, with several reported to be in critical condition.

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  • High-speed train collision in southern Spain, claiming the lives of dozens on board and injuring many before 2026-10-28 southern Spain Office of the President It was with profound sorrow that I learnt of the tragic high-speed train collision in southern Spain, claiming lives of dozens on board, and causing injury to many.

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  • Spain observed national mourning 29 to 31 October Spain MM TV (English) Spain began observing three days of national mourning, from 29 to 31 October, following the announcement by Prime Minister Sánchez.

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  • Spanish authorities launched an investigation into the collision after the collision Spain MM TV (English) Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the collision, which is the country's second major high-speed rail disaster this year.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

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