Publish Date: 20 November 2016 - 19:50

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Foreign ministry spokesman extended Iran’s condolences to Indian government and nation on tragic train derailment in Uttar Pradesh state on Sunday.

Bahram Ghasemi, while voicing deep sorrow and sympathizing with Indian government and nation and families of the victims, expressed hope for the fast recovery of the injured ones.

At least 120 people lost their lives and more than 200 got injured after an Indian express train derailed in northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

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