Families pack Greek court for trial over deadliest train crash
57 killed in 2023 train collision, Greece's worst rail accident. 36 accused in a trial expected to last years, with families crowding the courtroom.
Families of the victims packed a Greek courtroom for the start of the trial over the deadliest train crash in the country's history. The accident in 2023 claimed 57 lives when two trains collided, marking a tragic milestone in Greece's rail safety record. In the legal proceedings, 36 accused individuals face charges related to the disaster, in a case anticipated to potentially last for years due to its complexity and the volume of evidence involved. The massive presence of relatives in the court underscores the pursuit of justice and answers regarding the causes of the catastrophe, which has shocked the nation and spurred calls for reforms in the transport system.
