JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has sent condolences to King Juan Carlos of Spain expressing sorrow for the victims of the Spanish passenger plane crash. The crash at the Madrid Airport on Wednesday left 153 people dead..
“In my own name and on behalf of the people and government of Saudi Arabia, I offer deep condolences and sincere sympathy to you and the families of the victims wishing the injured a speedy recovery,” King Abdullah said in his message.
Crown Prince Sultan also offered condolences to King Carlos on the tragic accident.
Emergency services earlier said only 23 of the 173 passengers and crew on board the Spanair flight survived when it crashed after swerving off the runway. The death toll was revised later to 153.
