Chinese hospitals are prepared to provide medical assistance to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea DPRK) in dealing with the train explosion, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan on April 27.

Kong told a regular press conference that the hospitals in the Chinese city of Dandong bordering the DPRK will offer medical assistance to the DPRK if needed.

Chinese leaders sent messages of condolences to the victims of the explosion and the Chinese government made a swift decision to provide material assistance to the DPRK soon after the tragedy occurred, said Kong.

China's relief materials include food, tents and blankets, said Kong. The international community has also expressed their willingness to offer humanitarian aid to the DPRK, Kong added.

Over 160 people were killed and more than 1,300 injured in the train explosion which occurred at the Ryongchon railway station in the DPRK last Thursday.

Source: Xinhua