Secretary-General Extends Condolences Following Train Accident in India

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and injury in a train accident in Odisha, India, yesterday.

The Secretary-General extends his deep condolences to the families of the victims, as well as the people and Government of India.  He wishes a swift and full recovery to those who were injured.