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Summary for: Czech leaders offer condolences after deadly train collision in SpainCzech President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka have expressed condolences after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday, killing dozens of people.
The Czech leaders joined Spanish officials and European representatives in offering support to victims’ families and wishing those injured a speedy recovery.
“The news of the railway disaster near Toledo has deeply affected me. My thoughts are with everyone who lost loved ones today, and I offer them my sincere condolences,” Pavel wrote on X.
Czech officials express solidarity
Pavel also wished the injured a swift recovery, adding: “At this difficult time, we stand with Spain.”
Babiš described the collision as a terrible tragedy. He offered condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones and wished strength and a speedy recovery to those injured.
The tragic collision of two high-speed trains in Spain is a terrible tragedy. I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and wish all those injured strength and a speedy recovery. In these difficult times, our thoughts are with all of Spain and with everyone affected by this tragedy.
— Andrej BabiÅ¡ (@AndrejBabis) October 28, 2026
Macinka conveyed Czechia’s solidarity in a letter to Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. He expressed sympathy to bereaved families and wished the injured a full and rapid recovery, according to a statement shared by the Czech Foreign Ministry.
Transport Minister Ivan Bednárik also offered condolences. He said his thoughts were with emergency responders, others helping at the scene and his Spanish counterparts in the transport sector.
Spain mourns as EU offers assistance
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was shocked by the collision and expressed support for everyone affected.
“I was shocked by the serious railway accident in Toledo. I express my support and solidarity with all the victims and their families,” he wrote on X.
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia said they were following reports of the disaster with sorrow, according to The Associated Press. They shared the grief of the victims’ families and offered support to the injured and others affected.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said her thoughts were with the families and loved ones of those killed.
“Europe mourns with you today,” she wrote.
The European Commission also said the EU was ready to assist Spain if needed, according to Agence France-Presse.
