Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani condoled with the Greek government and nation on a deadly train collision in the country.

Sympathizing with the families of the victims, Kanaani prayed to God Almighty for mercy and forgiveness for the victims and wished speedy recovery for those injured in the incident.

At least 36 people were killed when a passenger train carrying more than 350 people collided with a freight train on Tuesday evening, shortly before midnight, in Tempi, central Greece, near the city of Larissa, the Greek Fire Service said.

It added that 66 people were being treated for their injuries in hospital, with six in intensive care units, the news media outlet reported.

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