Dozens of people made their way to Plaza del Pilar after 7:30 p.m. to show their respect for the victims and their families. Authorities were among those gathered there, along with residents who attended in a personal capacity.
Several residents in attendance shared their thoughts on what happened. "We are reaching a point where the deterioration of the railway system is worrying because it could have been any of us," one of them said indignantly.
Other local women expressed their "shock at what happened" and the need to "do our part" in such tragic circumstances. "It is shameful that these things happen with Renfe," another woman said.
The gathering was held in response to a call from the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), which asked town and provincial councils across the country to observe a minute of silence. Huesca and Teruel also joined the initiative in a day of shared mourning across Aragón.
ARAGÓN JOINS THREE DAYS OF OFFICIAL MOURNING
The Government of Aragón expressed its condolences to the families of those who died and its support for the injured. The regional president, Jorge Azcón, who attended the minute of silence alongside Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca and other officials, expressed the "solidarity of the regional government" and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also sent his condolences to people from Castilla-La Mancha living in Aragón.
The region is joining the three days of official mourning declared by the Spanish government. During this period, flags on public buildings will fly at half-mast, while those displayed indoors will bear a black ribbon.
