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Two trains collide south of the Vale of Tempe in Greece, leading to the deaths of at least 57 people and leaving 58 missing and 85 injured.
Two trains collided near the Vale of Tempe in Greece on February 28, 2023, resulting in at least 57 deaths and dozens injured.
On February 28, 2023, a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train near the Vale of Tempe in northern Greece. The crash severed carriages and caused a fire that engulfed the wreckage, complicating rescue operations. Emergency services rushed to the remote site, working through the night to extract survivors and recover bodies. At least 57 people were confirmed dead, with 85 injured and 58 reported missing amid debris. The accident prompted a national outpouring of grief and led to days of mourning across Greece. Investigators examined signaling systems and track conditions to determine the cause of the collision. The disaster highlighted concerns over aging rail infrastructure and safety oversight in the country. Government officials pledged reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
2023
Two trains collide
Vale of Tempe
Greece