Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands have shared a heartfelt message following a devastating train collision in Spain, expressing their condolences to the victims and their families.
The royal couple joined those mourning the tragedy near Urda, in the province of Toledo, where a deadly railway accident has left families grieving and many others injured.
© Patrick van KatwijkTaking to the Dutch Royal House's official Instagram account, the King and Queen released a statement acknowledging the heartbreaking circumstances and offering their support to those affected.
"Our thoughts are with those affected by the train disaster near Urda in Spain," the couple said in a statement translated from Dutch.
© JAVIER SORIANOThey continued, "This terrible accident has plunged many families into deep mourning. We sympathize with them and with all those who have been injured or are worried about the fate of their loved ones."
The message, signed by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, reflects the solidarity being expressed beyond Spain's borders as authorities continue responding to the tragedy.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia respond to the tragedy:
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have also expressed their sorrow following the accident, sharing an official message of sympathy for the victims and their families.
The Spanish royal household conveyed the monarchs' deep concern over the collision, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and expressing support for the injured and the emergency personnel assisting at the scene.
© Europa Press via Getty ImagesKing Felipe also addressed the tragedy while attending military exercises in Bétera, Valencia, where he expressed his sorrow and solidarity with those affected.
According to Europa Press, the monarch personally contacted Emiliano García-Page, president of Castilla-La Mancha, to discuss the situation following the accident.
A tragedy that has sparked solidarity across Europe:
The Dutch royal couple's message comes amid an outpouring of condolences from European leaders following the deadly collision.
© Europa Press NewsDutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten also expressed solidarity with Spain, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared her condolences with those affected.
As emergency services continue their work, the messages from European leaders and royal families underscore the international response to the tragedy, with thoughts remaining with the victims, their loved ones and those awaiting news of missing relatives.
