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Sao Tome president sends condolences for Spain train crash

Carlos Vila Nova expressed sorrow to Pedro Sánchez over the accident that killed around 30 people.

Sao Tome and Principe President Carlos Vila Nova sent condolences to his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, on October 29, 2026, following a high-speed train crash.

The accident, which occurred near the Urda station in Toledo, Spain, involved two high-speed trains and resulted in approximately 30 fatalities, according to the presidency's official page.

President Vila Nova conveyed his personal and national sympathy to the families of the victims, lamenting the loss of life in the tragic incident.

Why it mattersThe President of Sao Tome and Principe expressed condolences to the President of Spain following a fatal train accident.