UAE expresses solidarity with Thailand over victims of train accident

AFP

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Thailand following the accident involving the collapse of a crane onto a train that resulted in the death of more than 30 people with over 60 injured on Wednesday.

According to Reuters, the accident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km northeast of Bangkok, on a train from the capital bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victim's families, the government, and the people of Thailand, wishing a speedy recovery for those injured.

 

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