Riot police have clashed with protesters in Athens, after thousands of people gathered to demand justice for victims of Greece’s worst railway disaster, which killed 57 people.
In 2023, a passenger service carrying 350 people collided with a freight train near the Greek village of Tempi, causing the front carriages to burst into flames.
“I don’t have oxygen” is the main slogan of the protests – referring to the finding that many were killed not by the collision itself, but by the fire caused by prohibited chemicals on the cargo train.
The crash prompted widespread condemnation of safety standards on Greece’s railways, as well as the state’s handling of the subsequent investigation.
Video shows police firing tear gas, as demonstrators threw sticks and others objects towards officers.
Athens was rocked by massive crowds today as thousands gathered to demand justice for the victims of the 2023 train crash. The tragic incident, which claimed the lives of over 100 people and injured countless others, has left the city in mourning and sparked outrage at the perceived lack of accountability.
Protesters filled the streets, waving banners and chanting slogans calling for those responsible for the crash to be held accountable. Many held photos of their loved ones who were killed in the disaster, their faces etched with grief and anger.
The government has come under fire for its handling of the investigation into the crash, with many accusing officials of trying to sweep the incident under the rug. The families of the victims have been left without answers and without closure, fueling the growing sense of frustration and injustice among the community.
As the crowds swelled and the chants grew louder, it became clear that the people of Athens are united in their demand for justice. They will not rest until those responsible for the train crash are held accountable and the victims are given the justice they deserve.
The city of Athens stands in solidarity with the families of the victims, and will continue to fight for justice until it is served. The voices of the people will not be silenced, and their demands for accountability will not go unanswered. #JusticeForAthens
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