President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolences to President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou over heavy casualties as a result of a collision between two trains.

“We were deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and injuries as a result of a collision between a passenger train and a freight train near the city of Larissa.

On the occasion of this heavy tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deep condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and all the people of Greece, and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the head of state said in his letter.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency