Media Statement

11 June 2021

South Africa sends condolences to Pakistan following a train crash in the Sindh province

The South African Government has learnt with sadness of the Pakistani train collision in a remote part of southern Sindh province which occurred on Monday, 07 June 2021, and caused the tragic loss of least 63 people.

The South African Government extends its condolences to the Government of Pakistan following this accident and extend its deepest sympathy to those families who lost their loved ones. The thoughts of the South African people are with the people of Pakistan, particularly the affected families.

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

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