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Tempi railway tragedy trial continues with survivor and victim testimonies
The trial regarding the Tempi railway tragedy continues at the Larissa Court of Appeals, featuring emotional testimonies from survivors and relatives of the 57 victims.
Survivors described the harrowing moments of the collision, with one passenger, Maria Lazaridou, recounting the loss of her infant child and the psychological trauma that persists. Another survivor, Anastasios Koumbouris, detailed his narrow escape from the burning carriages.
Relatives have raised serious allegations regarding safety failures and the handling of the deceased. Sofia Stefanaki, daughter of buffet worker Maria Mourtzaki, testified that her mother had previously reported issues with the automatic braking system, which was reportedly deactivated to prevent schedule delays. Stefanaki also criticized the handling of her mother's remains, stating the coffin arrived in Crete sealed and that the family was denied access to personal belongings.
Other witnesses, including Panagiota Kalatzi, described the severity of injuries, comparing the impact on her son to a nuclear explosion. Families have also questioned the cause of the fire, with Adam Adamakis challenging the role of transformer oils. The proceedings have also highlighted ongoing disputes regarding the delay in performing exhumations for toxicological testing, with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki identifying a laboratory in the Netherlands capable of such work.
Entities
Adam Adamakis · Aristotle University of Thessaloniki · Hellenic Train · Larissa Court of Appeals · Larissa Three-Member Court of Appeal · Larissa Three-Member Misdemeanor Court of Appeals · Maria Mourtzaki · Marya Mourtzaki · Panagiota Kalatzi · Panos Routsi · Panos Routsis · Sofia Stefanaki
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Marya Mourtzaki did not have extensive burns but sustained severe internal injuries. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.in.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Larissa Three-Member Court of Appeal is presiding over the Tempi railway tragedy trial. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.insider.gr · www.capital.gr · www.efsyn.gr · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Panos Routsis testified about his hunger strike in Syntagma following the conclusion of the investigation. www.insider.gr · www.capital.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.cnn.gr · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] Approximately 25 witnesses are scheduled to testify during three sessions this week. www.insider.gr · www.capital.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr · www.cnn.gr · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marya Mourtzaki suffered severe blunt force trauma, including a broken sternum and a ruptured heart. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 21 SOURCES] The Tempi railway tragedy trial involves testimonies from relatives of the 57 victims. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr · www.larissanet.gr · +12 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Adam Adamakis questioned if transformer oils caused the fire, asserting they do not create a pyrosphere. www.larissanet.gr · www.rthess.gr · www.emakedonia.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.thessaliatv.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The automatic braking system had been deactivated to avoid schedule delays. www.larissanet.gr · www.ethnos.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 8 SOURCES] Maria Mourtzaki worked in the train's buffet car for six years under exhausting schedules. kosmoslarissa.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.rthess.gr · www.ethnos.gr · www.newsbomb.gr · +1 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Sofia Stefanaki testified that her mother's coffin arrived in Crete sealed, preventing the family from opening it. kosmoslarissa.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.rthess.gr · www.gazzetta.gr · www.emakedonia.gr · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki identified a laboratory in the Netherlands for toxicological testing. kefaloniamagazine.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Sofia Stefanaki testified that her family received a sealed coffin in Crete and was prevented from opening it. kosmoslarissa.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.rthess.gr · www.emakedonia.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr