UAE expresses solidarity with Spain over victims of train collision

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Spain following a collision between two trains in southern Spain that killed at least 40 people and injured several others.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the Spanish government, and the people of Spain over this tragedy, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured. 

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— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) January 19, 2026

A total of 43 reports of missing persons have been filed as of Tuesday at police headquarters, according to Reuters. Experts say a faulty rail joint might be key to determining the cause of the crash.