Rabat – Several hours after a train accident this morning near Bouknadel, between Rabat and Kenitra, Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani has finally commented.
El Othmani tweeted his condolences to the families of the 6 killed in the accident, almost three hours after the train derailed.
El Othmani wrote that the government should prioritize a rescue operation and wished a prompt recovery to the other victims.
Secretary-General of Transport Mohamed Najib Boulif posted a similar tweet around the same time.
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The train linking Casablanca to Kenitra derailed this morning around 10:30 a.m. on a train heading towards Rabat from Kenitra.
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In addition to the six killed, at least 86 others were injured.
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The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers are still working at the site.
Royal gendarmes, 10 ambulances, and helicopters all arrived at the scene in the minutes and hours following the accident.
The rescuers are currently transporting victims to the military hospital in Rabat at the request of King Mohammed VI.
