Lamine Yamal and Barcelona offer condolences to victims of Spain’s Urda train tragedy
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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has expressed his condolences to the victims and families affected by the deadly train collision near Urda in Toledo, joining football figures across Spain in responding to a tragedy that has prompted the postponement of Wednesday’s scheduled Copa del Rey fixtures.
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The teenager shared a message on Instagram offering support to those affected, while Barcelona also issued an official statement expressing sympathy for the victims and wishing those injured a swift recovery.
Lamine Yamal offers support to victims’ families
Yamal used his Instagram story to send a personal message to those dealing with the disaster’s consequences.
“My sympathy and support go out to all the families of the victims and those affected by the tragedy in Urda. Stay strong, everyone,” he wrote, accompanying his words with a heart emoji.
Lamine Yamal shared his condolences. (Source: Instagram)
His message showed solidarity from the football community, as players and clubs responded to an accident that has deeply affected the country.
Barcelona issues official statement after Toledo train collision
Barcelona also publicly addressed the tragedy, which occurred between Los Yébenes and Urda in Toledo.
The club conveyed its condolences to those who lost loved ones and expressed support for families and friends facing the aftermath of the collision.
In its official statement, FC Barcelona said it “expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of the serious train accident that occurred between Los Yébenes and Urda (Toledo).
“The Club wishes to convey its support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wish a speedy recovery to all those injured.”
Spain’s football calendar affected by the tragedy
The collision involving two high-speed trains has caused widespread shock, with dozens of people killed and many others injured, including patients in serious condition.
More than 540 people were reportedly travelling on the two trains, and two carriages fell down an embankment following the impact.
The scale of the accident also affected Spanish football, with Wednesday’s Copa del Rey fixtures postponed out of respect for the victims and their families.