Greek Train Crash Trial: Families Seek Justice for Deadliest Disaster
A trial is underway in Greece for the 2023 train collision that killed 57 people, the worst rail accident in the country's history. Families of victims await answers as 36 are accused in the complex case.
In a packed Greek courtroom, families of the victims of the country's deadliest train crash have gathered to witness the start of a trial that could last for years. On February 28, 2023, a horrific collision between two trains near the town of Tempe resulted in the deaths of 57 people, making it the worst rail accident in Greek history.
The Tragedy: The crash occurred when a passenger train and a freight train collided head-on, causing a fiery explosion and the derailment of several carriages. Survivors recounted scenes of chaos and terror, with many trapped in the wreckage. Rescue efforts continued through the night, but the death toll continued to rise as bodies were pulled from the twisted metal.
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