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Motor Oil refinery explosions in Greece

Overview

On October 9, 2026, an explosion occurred at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Greece, during scheduled preventive maintenance on heat exchangers in unit U-607. The incident involved a gas decompression that ejected a metal cap but did not trigger a fire. The explosion resulted in the deaths of two Albanian nationals, Robert Cakaj, 43, and Dorian Hysa, 50, both of whom suffered severe traumatic brain injuries. Greek authorities arrested a 59-year-old external contractor, a 36-year-old foreman, a 50-year-old Health and Safety manager, and a 34-year-old project operator on charges related to causing an explosion and public danger.

On October 15, a second explosion occurred at the refinery's Corinth facilities during maintenance on a high-pressure exchanger in unit 750. The blast, which occurred while an external crew was performing welding tasks, was reportedly caused by a sudden and violent release of gas or steam. No fire was reported. Four workers were injured: two Greek employees, aged 40 and 59, sustained serious injuries including burns and multiple fractures and were placed in intensive care at Thriasio Hospital, while a 28-year-old Greek man and a 48-year-old Slovenian man sustained minor injuries.

Following the Corinth incident, authorities confirmed arrests of six individuals, including a 62-year-old contractor, a 63-year-old contractor employee, and a 46-year-old Motor Oil employee. In response to the recurring incidents, Motor Oil has suspended all preventive maintenance and shut-down activities until October 19. The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) condemned the event as an ‘employer crime,’ and the Labor Inspection Body is conducting an on-site investigation.

Entities

Agioi Theodoroi · Motor Oil · Thriasio Hospital · Labor Inspection Body · Thriasio Hospital

Claims

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  • "A total of five people were injured in the incident, with two suffering severe injuries."

    vs

    "Four workers were injured in the explosion."

    One claim states four workers were injured, while the other states five people were injured.

  • "Three people have been arrested: a 62-year-old contractor, a 63-year-old contractor employee, and a 46-year-old Motor Oil employee."

    vs

    "Arrested individuals include a 36-year-old foreman, a 50-year-old Health and Safety manager, and a 34-year-old operator."

    The first claim lists three specific individuals (foreman, manager, operator) while the second lists three different individuals (contractor, contractor employee, Motor Oil employee).

  • "Arrested individuals include a 36-year-old foreman, a 50-year-old Health and Safety manager, and a 34-year-old operator."

    vs

    "Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident."

    One claim implies three people were arrested, while the other states six people were arrested.

  • "Three people have been arrested: a 62-year-old contractor, a 63-year-old contractor employee, and a 46-year-old Motor Oil employee."

    vs

    "Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident."

    One claim states three people were arrested, while the other states six people were arrested.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources
    Motor Oil refinery explosion in Corinth injures four workers

    An explosion at the Motor Oil refinery in Corinth injured four workers, including two seriously. Six arrests have been made following the incident, which occurred just six days after a fatal explosion at the-s-

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Motor Oil: Second worker dies following refinery explosion

    A second worker has died following an explosion at the Motor Oil refinery in Greece. Authorities have arrested several employees and a contractor as labor unions call for a strike and safety investigations.

  3. [CRIME] 38 sources
    Motor Oil refinery explosion kills two workers in Greece

    Two workers died and one remains in critical condition following an explosion at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Greece. Multiple arrests have been made, including a contractor and three company's.

Sources

alfavita.gr · anagnostis.org · athina984.gr · cnn.gr · cretaone.gr · cyclades24.gr · dete.gr · dimokratia.gr · dnews.gr · e-radio.gr · efsyn.gr · ertnews.gr · ethnos.gr · fimotro.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · fortunegreece.com · gijotina.com · gr.euronews.com · healthweb.gr · iefimerida.gr · ieidiseis.gr · ikarianews.gr · iskra.gr · larissanet.gr · lifo.gr · lykavitos.gr · m.tribune.gr · mononews.gr · naftemporiki.gr · newmoney.gr · newsbomb.gr · olympia.gr · patrapress.gr · pelop.gr · prin.gr · protothema.gr · publik.al · reader.gr · Reporter.gr · sigmalive.com · sofokleousin.gr · tharrosnews.gr · thebest.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thepressroom.gr · topalbaniaradio.com · tromaktiko.gr · usay.gr

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