Train crash in Spain: EPP Group sends sincere condolences to the people of Spain

"It is with great sadness that I learned of the news of the train crash in Spain, near Santiago de Compostela, in which many people have lost their lives", said EPP Group Chairman Joseph Daul on Thursday.

"On behalf of the EPP Group, I send my most sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy, to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who comes from Galicia, to Alberto Núñez-Feijóo, the President of the region of Galicia, as well as to all the people of Spain. I wish them strength to get through this most painful time. I also wish courage to the rescue workers who are currently working to help the victims”, he concluded.