Tempi train tragedy trial continues in Larissa

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The trial regarding the Tempi train tragedy continues at the Three-Member Misdemeanor Court of Appeals in Larissa. During recent sessions, several key testimonies and legal arguments have been presented.

Antonis Psaropoulos, a lawyer and father of victim Martha Psaropoulou, testified regarding alleged investigative failures. He highlighted concerns about the alteration of the accident site, the role of Hellenic Train and OSE officials, and the impact of the fire that broke out in the carriages, which he claims increased the death toll. He also requested that the court investigate responsibilities beyond the 36 current defendants.

Families of the deceased drivers, including the relatives of Giorgos Koutsoubas, Dimitrios Massalis, and Spyros Voulgaris, provided emotional testimonies. The Koutsouba family emphasized that Giorgos was medically cleared for work shortly before the accident and raised questions about an 11-minute gap in communication recordings. The families of Massalis and Voulgaris categorically denied rumors regarding illegal cargo on the commercial train, citing forensic evidence that attributed the damage to the collision rather than an explosion.

Legal representatives have also raised issues regarding the handling of evidence, specifically noting that 17 mobile phones found at the scene have remained unexamined for 3.5 years. Tensions rose during the proceedings following a verbal confrontation between Psaropoulos and the father of driver Spyros Voulgaris.

Entities

Antonis Psaropoulos · ERGOSE · George Koutsoumpas · Georgios Koutsoumpas · Giorgos Koutsoumpas · Hellenic Train · Larissa · Larissa Three-Member Court of Appeals · Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure · Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure · OSE · Tempi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 23 SOURCES] The defendants include high-ranking officials and employees from organizations including OSE, ERGOSE, RASP, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, and Hellenic Train. sportlive.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.ifarsala.gr · www.larisanew.gr · www.larissanet.gr · +7 more
[● 23 SOURCES] The prosecutor of the Larissa Three-Member Court of Appeals read the charges against 36 defendants. sportlive.gr · www.larissanet.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.ifarsala.gr · www.larisanew.gr · +7 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Of the 36 defendants, 33 are being prosecuted for felony charges related to disrupting the safety of transport. www.larissanet.gr · www.larisanew.gr
[● 23 SOURCES] The trial is entering the stage of defense arguments following the reading of charges. sportlive.gr · www.larissanet.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.ifarsala.gr · www.larisanew.gr · +7 more
[● 22 SOURCES] The evidentiary process, including witness testimonies, is expected to begin in September. sportlive.gr · www.larissanet.gr · www.ifarsala.gr · www.larisanew.gr · www.pierianews.gr · +7 more
[● 27 SOURCES] The Tempi train accident resulted in 57 deaths. www.larissanet.gr · sportlive.gr · www.ifarsala.gr · www.larisanew.gr · www.pierianews.gr · +10 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The trial involves charges of dangerous interference with transport and manslaughter by negligence. www.larisanew.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The defense has denied all charges brought against the 36 defendants. www.ertnews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Claims that Spyros Voulgaris was a volunteer in the Prime Minister's office are false. www.in.gr
[DISPUTED] The investigation failed to prevent the alteration of the accident site, leading to the loss of critical evidence. www.efsyn.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Giorgos Koutsoubas was medically cleared for work two months before the accident. dete.gr · www.alfavita.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Lawyers have requested an investigation into the station master's mobile device for deleted messages or calls. www.thessaliatv.gr · www.flash.gr