Secretary-General Expresses Heartfelt Condolences over Tragic Loss of Life

Following Sabotage, Derailment of Train in Russian Federation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General expresses his heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of lives resulting from the sabotage and derailment of an express train running from Moscow to St. Petersburg on 27 November 2009.  At this moment of grief, his thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

The Secretary-General wishes the many injured a swift recovery, and hopes that investigations currently being conducted will shed more light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

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