The stationmaster of the train disaster in Larissa, Greece has been charged with negligent homicide and jailed pending trial. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has apologized for any responsibility the government may bear and promised a swift investigation. Once a new parliament is in place, a commission will be named to investigate decades of mismanagement of the country’s railway system.
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At least 36 people were killed and dozens injured in a tragic train collision in central Greece on Wednesday. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the site of the crash and vowed to find out what caused the tragedy, while Transportation Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned in respect for the victims. The government has declared a three-day period of national mourning and set up a fund to support the families of those affected.
At least 26 people were killed and 85 injured in a tragic train collision in northern Greece on Wednesday morning. Multiple train cars derailed and at least three caught fire, with images from the scene showing smoke pouring out of toppled train cars and long lines of rescue vehicles. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his condolences and said the government would provide any necessary assistance.