Greek authorities deployed tear gas against protesters who were hurling petrol bombs following a peaceful demonstration commemorating the second anniversary of the country’s most devastating train accident. The demonstration escalated into violence as thousands of participants gathered in central Athens to call for accountability two years after the catastrophe.
The tragic event, which occurred in 2023, resulted in the loss of 57 lives when a train carrying students crashed into a cargo train. This incident has become emblematic of the failures within the country’s institutions.
Under the umbrella of a nationwide strike that disrupted transportation by forcing flight cancellations and halting maritime and rail services, protests spread across numerous Greek cities and towns. These demonstrations are being spearheaded by the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
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Source: https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-greece-fire-tear-gas-as-protest-marking-deadly-train-crash-anniversary-turns-violent-13318597
