Prince Charles Visited the Site of a Fatal Scottish Train Crash
Today, Prince Charles visited Aberdeenshire, Scotland, thanking emergency responders after a deadly train crash.
On Wednesday, amid heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, a ScotRail train derailed, killing three individuals and injuring six. According to BBC, thirty emergency service vehicles were called to the scene to help the injured and assess the situation. Crashes like these have become incredibly rare in the United Kingdom, with the last major derailment occurring in 2007, which perhaps makes this one all the more shocking.
During his visit, the Prince, known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, met with some of these first responders, including police, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and rail incident officers, to thank them for their service. He also surveyed the area and viewed the train's crash site.
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While Prince Charles's mother, Queen Elizabeth, did not participate in this visit, she did issue a message of condolence following the crash.
"It was with great sadness that I heard of the train derailment earlier today in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. The Duke of Edinburgh, and the entire Royal Family, join me in sending out thoughts and prayers to the families of those who have died and those who have been injured," she said. "Our thanks go out to the Emergency Services for their response and dedication."
Prince Charles's visit comes as he resumes royal duties, after months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Other royals are now also carrying out in-person visits. Last week, the Prince of Wales's son and daughter-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited Barry Island in South Wales to speak with local business owners about the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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