Russia, Japan, France condole loss of lives in train tragedy

Russia, Japan and France have condoled the loss of lives in the Indore-Patna Express train tragedy yesterday with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe extending all assistance required in this difficult time.
In his message to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "Kindly accept profound condolences in connection with the tragic consequences of the train crash in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
"I request you to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased and wishes of speedy recovery to all injured people."
In his message to Modi, Abe said he was deeply grieved and saddened at the news of the high toll of human lives and heavy damage resulting from the train derailment.

"On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families of the tragedy, and wish for rapid recovery of the injured.
"I am sure that the people of India will get over this tragedy under your strong leadership, and Japan is ready to extend any assistance you may require in this difficult time," Abe said.

The French Foreign Ministry said France offers its condolences to the near and dear ones of the victims of this tragedy and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
"It assures India of its solidarity in this terrible ordeal," the Spokesperson in the French Foreign Ministry said.

Over 140 people have died after the Indore-Patna Express derailed in Kanpur's Pukhrayan area yesterday. More than 200 passengers were also injured in the accident.