Pretoria - South Africa has sent its condolences to Argentina after a deadly train crash that killed 49 people and injured over 600.
"The people of South Africa share the pain and loss of the loved ones, and our thoughts and prayers go to the affected families," said President Jacob Zuma in a statement.
Wishing those injured a speedy recovery; Zuma also hoped that the rescue and recovery teams would be successful in their efforts as they coordinate aid and assistance services.
It is reported that a packed commuter train crashed into station buffers in Buenos Aires during rush hour on Wednesday morning.
While investigations are on-going, many have pointed to dysfunctional brakes as the cause of the nation's worst railway accident in three decades.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has declared a two-day national mourning period, which started on Thursday, for the victims.
