Greece Train Accident: collision of two trains in Greece, 26 people died, dozens injured

There has been a major train accident in Greece. 26 people have died in the accident while 85 have been injured. It is being told that the train collided with a goods train. Relief and rescue operations have been started.

Greece Train Accident: collision of two trains in Greece, 26 people died, dozens injured

A major train accident took place in Greece on Tuesday night. There has been a tremendous collision between the train and the goods train. 26 people died in this accident and at least 85 people were injured. The injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital for treatment. It is being told that the death toll may increase. The condition of 25 people among the injured is very serious.

Train caught fire after collision

The governor of Thessaly region has given more details about the accident. They said a passenger train was traveling from northern Athens to Thessaloniki. At the same time, a freight train was coming from Thessaloniki towards the city of Larissa.

The two trones collided head-on near Larissa. The governor said, "After the collision, four coaches of the passenger train derailed. The train also caught fire after the collision. Four coaches have been gutted.

250 passengers were rescued safely

Local media reported that around 350 passengers were traveling in the train. At the same time, about 250 passengers have been safely taken out of the train after the accident.

A passenger reported that he managed to escape by breaking the window of the train with his suitcase. Eyewitnesses told that after the accident there was an atmosphere of chaos and people were shouting. A passenger told that it was like an earthquake.