ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his condolences to families of the victims who were killed in the devastating Tezgam fire.
In his condolence statement, Recep Tayyip Erdogan while expressing his grief over the deaths showed solidarity with the bereaved families.
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The Turkish president took to his Twitter handle and posted a video message., “On behalf of my country, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, our friends, and brothers.”
I would like to extend my condolences to the 65 victims, who lost their lives in the train fire in Pakistan, and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded survivors.
On behalf of my country, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan — our friends and brothers. ???????? ???????? pic.twitter.com/l1ziWgdnyG
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) October 31, 2019
He added, “I would like to extend my condolences to the 65 victims, who lost their lives in the train fire in Pakistan, and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded survivors.”
Condolence message was also sent by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The statement posted by Kensington Palace said, “Having just returned from visiting Pakistan, we were horrified and deeply saddened to hear about the tragic fire on the Tezgam train near Rahim Yar Khan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people and families affected by this heartbreaking disaster.”
The incident took place at Liaquatpur in Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday where 73 people died and 40 others were injured when fire engulfed three bogies of Tezgam Express due to an alleged cylinder explosion.
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