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Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Statement by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concerning the train accident in Spain We came to Madrid this week as partners in the World Summit on Obesity, to talk about health, and how we can help people everywhere live longer, fuller lives. This morning, that purpose tragically overshadowed by a terrible train accident south of this city that has taken many lives. The situation is still unfolding. But we already know that many families across Spain are anxiously awaiting to hear about their loved ones. Mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, spouses, friends and colleagues, who set out on an ordinary journey and did not come home. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Health of Spain were meant to be with us today. Their place, rightly, is with the people of Spain, leading the response to this tragedy. Our thoughts are with them, and with everyone working at this very moment to help those affected. It would not have been right for us to carry on as though this were an ordinary day. Out of respect for those who have died, for their families, and for the Government and people of Spain, we decided to cancel today’s formal event. To everyone who has lost someone they love this morning: our hearts are with you. We grieve with you, and we will hold you in our thoughts in the days ahead. Spain has welcomed us with such warmth and generosity. Today, we want to offer that same warmth in return. On this dark day, we stand with you. Statement on X: https://x.com/drtedros/status/2115466403037823330?s=46 
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Statement by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concerning the train accident in Spain
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