Amman, Sept. 11 (Petra)-- Lower House Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi, on behalf of himself and members of the House, mourned the victims of a tragic traffic accident that occurred on the Desert Highway, leaving several people dead and others injured.

Al-Qadi expressed deep sorrow over the accident and extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families and relatives, praying that God grant the deceased His mercy and forgiveness and give their families patience and solace.

He also wished the injured a speedy and full recovery, praying that they be blessed with health and well-being.

Al-Qadi commended the Royal follow-up and directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to the relevant authorities to exert every possible effort in dealing with the accident and providing the necessary care to the injured.

He also praised the efforts of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, the Public Security Directorate, Civil Defense teams and medical personnel for their swift response and handling of the accident, as well as for providing first aid to the injured and transporting them to hospitals to receive the necessary medical care.

//Petra// MF