One Japanese national killed in Spanish train collision; government vows "full effort to confirm identity and support families"
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A collision between trains occurred in Spain. Local authorities announced that they had confirmed one Japanese national was killed in the accident.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara, speaking at a press conference and elsewhere, indicated that the government would work quickly to confirm the identity of the Japanese national and would make every effort to support the bereaved family. The government is apparently gathering necessary information while keeping in contact with local authorities.
Some details, including the exact cause of the accident and whether there are any other injured people, have not yet been made public. Attention is now focused on the investigation on the ground and on what will be announced in the future.
Family members or acquaintances in Japan who are worried about the accident can contact counters such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government has said it will inform the public as soon as new information becomes available.
Sources: ｄメニューニュース
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