BEIJING, Oct. 29 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over the deadly high-speed train collision in the Spanish province of Toledo.

In the message, Xi expressed deep condolences for the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families on behalf of the Chinese government and people upon learning that the accident caused heavy casualties.

He also wished those injured in the tragic crash a speedy recovery.

Also on Thursday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolence to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.