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Sao Tome president sends condolences for Spanish train crash

Carlos Vila Nova expressed sorrow for the 30 deaths in a collision near Toledo.

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

The presidential office announced that Vila Nova conveyed his personal sympathy and that of the Sao Tomean people for the tragedy near the Urda station in Toledo, which claimed approximately 30 lives.

The message expressed regret for the loss of life and extended sympathy to the bereaved families, according to a statement from the presidency.