ATHENS: Thirty-six people will stand trial in Greece for a deadly head-on collision between two trains in 2023 that killed 57 individuals and sparked nationwide protests, a judicial supply stated on Monday (Sep 29).
The appeals courtroom within the metropolis of Larissa authorized a prosecutor’s request for the 36 to face costs together with involuntary manslaughter and negligence, the supply advised AFP. No date has been set for the trial.
Greece’s former prime railway regulator, a former rail firm government and the station grasp on responsibility the night time of the crash are amongst those that will stand trial.
CALLS FOR JUSTICE AFTER FATAL COLLISION
The catastrophe on Feb 28, 2023 left dozens useless and tons of injured when a freight prepare and a passenger prepare travelling between Athens and Thessaloniki collided close to Larissa. The trains had been operating on the identical monitor for a number of minutes with out triggering an alarm system.
The tragedy triggered mass protests throughout the nation, with tons of of hundreds demanding accountability for years of neglect within the rail system.
Among the many accused is Larissa station grasp Vassilis Samaras, who was inexperienced and dealing alone that night time. He admitted errors instantly and has spent round 18 months in pre-trial detention.
An investigation revealed extreme deficiencies in Greece’s outdated railways and signalling community.
