On Saturday, President Klaus Iohannis expressed his condolences to the authorities and people of India after the train disaster that killed nearly 300 people and injured more than 850.

Serious train disaster in IndiaPhoto: Press Trust of India / AP / Profimedia

“Deepest condolences to the government and people of India in this moment of pain and loss caused by the tragic train accident in Odisha. I also wish the victims a speedy recovery,” Klaus Iohannis said in a message posted on Twitter on Saturday.

He added that Romania is with India in these difficult moments, quoted by News.ro.

At least 288 people were killed and 850 injured when three trains collided in eastern India on Friday night, and rescuers were working to remove many passengers trapped under metal carriages on Saturday, AFP writes.

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