EU condoles with India over Kanpur train tragedy

European Union said it 'stands by the authorities and the people of India in dealing with this tragedy'

EU condoles with India over Kanpur train tragedy
IANS Brussels
Last Updated : Nov 21 2016 | 4:17 AM IST
The European Union on Sunday expressed its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of Indore-Patna Express disaster in which at least 120 persons were killed and around 100 injured when 14 coaches of the train derailed near Kanpur.

A statement by the spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the European Union "stands by the authorities and the people of India in dealing with this tragedy".

It noted that the train accident has caused the loss of many lives and hundreds of seriously injured and wished a speedy recovery to all passengers injured in the accident.
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First Published: Nov 21 2016 | 3:50 AM IST

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