Greece: 38 Dead, 57 Injured in Train Collision

Num relance

• At least 38 people were reported dead and 57 remain hospitalized following a train collision in northern Greece.
• Transportation Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned following the crash, and the stationmaster at the train’s last stop was taken into custody.
• Rescuers used cranes and other heavy machinery to uncover more bodies and dismembered remains.
• DNA testing was necessary due to the extent of the damage.
• An investigation is underway to identify the causes of the tragedy and to take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Os detalhes

At least 38 Dead in Train Collision in Northern Greece

At least 38 people were reported dead and 57 remain hospitalized following a train collision in northern Greece.

The passenger train was traveling at 140 kilometers per hour (87 mph) when it collided with a freight train.

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation, with authorities suggesting that the freight train may have been on a different track.

Transportation Minister Resigns and Stationmaster Taken Into Custody

Transportation Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned following the crash, and the stationmaster at the train’s last stop was taken into custody, though the specifics of the arrest have not been disclosed.

Rescue and Identification Efforts

Rescuers used cranes and other heavy machinery to begin the process of removing large sections of the trains, uncovering more bodies and dismembered remains.

In order to identify the bodies, DNA testing was necessary due to the extent of the damage.

Over 200 individuals who were either unharmed or experienced minor injuries were transported by bus to Thessaloniki.

Eight railway personnel were among those who died in the collision.

Investigação e condolências

The Greek Prime Minister announced that an investigation would be conducted to identify the causes of the tragedy and to take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou returned from an official visit to Moldova to visit the site.

Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the families of those affected.

The cause of the crash is still unknown, but an investigation is underway.

The Greek government has stated that it is taking steps to address the incident and prevent similar occurrences in the future.