“Devastated” Moreno, South Korea’s Interim National Team Coach, Expresses Deep Condolences for “Spanish Train Disaster” That Killed 68: “Sending Deepest Sympathy to Families…”

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Roberto Moreno (49), the interim head coach of the South Korean national football team, expressed his grief and conveyed deep condolences over a major high-speed train collision disaster that occurred in his home country of Spain. The broader football community, including Lee Kang-in (25, Atletico Madrid), who is active on the Spanish stage, has also paused its schedule to join the wave of mourning.

According to Spanish authorities and local reports, the accident occurred near Urda in Toledo province, south of Madrid. On a high-speed rail line connecting Madrid and southern Andalusia, a high-speed train operated by state-owned railway company Renfe (AVE) collided with a high-speed train operated by private railway company Iryo. At the time of the accident, 397 people were on board the Renfe train and 147 were on board the Iryo train. The impact of the collision caused some carriages to be completely overturned, leading to a major disaster.

As a result of this accident, at least 68 people have died and more than 100 have been injured so far. Among the injured, 15 are in critical condition. The South Korean Embassy in Spain announced that two of the 10th South Koreans who were on board the train at the time of the accident were also injured and are receiving treatment.

Locally, rescue operations and blood donation drives continue, while protests demanding an investigation into responsibility for the accident have also taken place in front of the Madrid Ministry of Transport headquarters.

Coach Moreno, who is of Spanish origin, conveyed his sorrowful state of mind through his social media (SNS), stating, “I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Toledo train accident,” and adding, “I send sincere support and comfort to everyone affected by this tragedy.”

Lee Kang-in, who grew up in Spain since his childhood, also expressed his condolences by sharing Atletico Madrid’s official memorial post on his personal SNS and adding a praying emoji.

The Spanish football world has come to a halt due to the major disaster. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that it had postponed all competitions under its jurisdiction, including 24 Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) matches scheduled for this week, in solidarity with the victims of the accident.

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