The deputy general secretary of the PSOE, María Jesús Montero, has expressed her deep regret at the death of the former PP minister, Fátima Báñez, in the railway accident that occurred in the province of Toledo.
The Andalusian socialist leader has said she feels "shocked still by the terrible accident" and has sent her solidarity and affection to the families and loved ones of all the victims of the accident.
In a message circulated on "X" and reported by Europa Press, Montero recalled that "Among them, Fátima Báñez, an Andalusian politician, proud of her land, Huelva, who dedicated an important part of her life to public service".
The number two of the PSOE has underlined that the "career" and the "commitment" of the former 'popular' leader are a cause of "recognition" for the socialists, and has added: "My deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues, as well as to the Partido Popular de Andalucía and to the CEOE. DEP".
For its part, the CEOE has confirmed this Thursday the death of the former minister in the Urda (Toledo) accident, where she currently served as president of the foundation of this business employers' association.