On the second anniversary of Greece's worst rail disaster, which resulted in the death of 57 people, the country is in turmoil with a general strike and hundreds of protests. This marks the largest disruption seen since the 2009 financial crisis, with various sectors coming to a standstill. The tragedy, caused by equipment failures and human errors, has led many citizens to direct their anger at the government for perceived incompetence and lack of accountability. The families of the victims believe it's crucial that politicians are held responsible to prevent further tragedies.
For us, it's not an accident. It's a crime, Nikos Plakias, father of two students who were killed, told Al Jazeera. I think what Tempe has managed to do will remain in history that at long last, politicians will be held responsible.
The loss has turned the Tempe accident into a symbol of what many Greeks see as state incompetence and lack of accountability. If a single politician isn't called to account, I will say this whole effort has failed, Plakias said.
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