In February 2023, a tragic collision between a passenger train carrying students and a freight train in Greece resulted in the deaths of 57 individuals, marking the country's deadliest rail disaster. In response, extensive protests erupted across Greece and in multiple cities abroad, with demonstrations highlighting accusations against the government for mishandling the investigation. Protesters claimed that the tragedy was obscured by government efforts, pointing out that many victims might have lived past the crash but perished due to a toxic fire caused by hazardous materials on the freight train.
The protesters accused the government of hiding significant evidence, running an opaque investigation, and trying to blame the disaster on a stationmaster's bad decisions.
Many believe that at least 30 of the 57 victims survived the initial impact only to die in a fire started not by the high-speed crash.
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