A fatal train collision in Toledo has drawn condolences from Real Madrid, Sevilla, LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation. The collision involved AVE train 2080 and Iryo train 6076, and it was recorded at 8.54 hours in the Toledo town of Urda. Sevilla's squad and coaching staff observed a minute of silence before Wednesday's training session.
Clubs and governing bodies react
The RFEF said it was “shocked by the tragic train accident that occurred in the province of Toledo” and sent its “deepest condolences” to the families and loved ones of the deceased, while also offering support to people affected. LaLiga said: “Our deepest sorrow for the tragic train accident in Toledo. Our thoughts are with all the injured and affected people.”
Real Madrid said it wished to convey condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, and added its support for emergency services and those involved in assistance efforts. Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid also issued messages of solidarity, with Barcelona wishing a speedy recovery to the injured and Atlético saying it joined the pain over the victims of the accident.
The reaction came from clubs high up the table as well as from Sevilla, who sit sixth in La Liga with 17 points from 10 matches. Real Madrid are third with 24 points, Barcelona are first with 27, and Atlético de Madrid are second with 25. The public response was broad, but the most visible gesture came at Sevilla's training ground, where the squad and coaching staff stood in silence before the session.
Thursday's Copa del Rey match against Sporting de Hortaleza is still on the schedule, after Sevilla suspended their coach's press conference ahead of the game.
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