RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday sent separate cables of condolences to Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa following the fatal derailment of a mountain funicular in Lisbon.
The accident resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, prompting messages of solidarity from Saudi Arabia’s leadership.
King Salman expressed his “deepest condolences and sincere sympathy” to President Rebelo de Sousa, the families of the victims, and the Portuguese people, while wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The crown prince echoed those sentiments in his message, extending his condolences to the president and the families of the deceased, and wishing a swift recovery for those injured.
