- As a sign of solidarity and support for the families of the deceased and injured persons
The workers of the Delegation of the Government of Spain in the Community of Madrid, headed by the delegate, Pilar Trinidad Núñez, have observed this noon a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the railway accident yesterday in Urda, Toledo.
The call was joined by the Vice-Minister of Presidency and Local Administration of the Community of Madrid, Ángel San Gregorio Marinas; the Vice-Minister of Family, Youth and Social Affairs, Pablo Gómez-Tavira Gómez-Tavira; and the Vice-Minister of Educational Policy and Organization, José Carlos Fernández Borreguero, among other institutional representatives. The event was also supported by members of the State Security Corps and Forces and civil society in Madrid.
The Delegation wanted to join in the displays of solidarity towards the families and relatives of those affected that are taking place throughout the country. “To all the people affected by this tragedy, we want to convey our closeness and our commitment to accompany them in these moments of immense pain” said the Government delegate in Madrid.
He also stressed that “victims and their families are our priority”, reaffirming the institutional commitment “to provide them with the attention, assistance and material and psychological support they need, both at this time and on the long road they will have to travel”.
Trinidad Núñez also thanked the work of the emergency services, health professionals and the Security Forces and Corps and all the people who work to care for those affected, stressing that “their dedication, professionalism and cooperation between institutions are essential at this time.”
The serious accident, which occurred yesterday morning after the collision of two high-speed trains in the Toledo town of Urda, has caused a provisional toll of 69 fatalities and more than a hundred injuries, several of them in serious condition.