Raeisi condoles Indian President, PM over train accident

"On behalf of the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I offer my condolences to the family of the victims and wish the injured swift recovery," Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi wrote in a message to the President and Prime Minister of India on Saturday.

The Iranian president also offered his condolences over the tragic accident to the people and government of India.

The accident, which happened about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Kolkata on Friday night killed more than 280 people and injured hundreds.

Despite government efforts to improve rail safety, accidents occur every year on India's railways, the largest train network under one management in the world.

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