OSCE supports investigation of train crash
The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister George Papandreou, conveyed his sympathies today for those killed and injured in the Nevsky Express train crash on the St. Petersburg-Moscow line in Russia, and deplored the tragic loss of life.
"I extend my condolences to the families of those who died and offer my sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured," said Papandreou.
"I am deeply shocked by this tragic event and I offer my sympathies to the Russian people and government. The OSCE Chairmanship is profoundly concerned and supports every effort to investigate the train crash."
On November 27 a bomb blast caused the Russian train crash in which at least 25 people. Another 6 people are missing.
The Nevsky Express reportedly derailed with nearly 700 on board as it ran through remote countryside between the capital Moscow and the second city, St Petersburg.
Pavel Derdzakian, an Armenian citizen, was among the dead. The bodies of 14 passengers were taken to St. Petersburg.
Russian officials announced that the crash had been caused by an explosive device hidden under the rails.
A criminal case has been opened on terrorism charges.
