An explosion rocked central Athens late Friday near the offices of Hellenic Train, as alerts of the impending incident were sent to local media. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the attack has drawn significant condemnation from officials.
Central Athens Hit by Explosion Following Anonymous Warning
Central Athens Hit by Explosion Following Anonymous Warning
A blast near railway offices raises safety concerns in busy city area.
Police confirmed that the explosion stemmed from a bomb placed in a padlocked backpack on a scooter, detonated during peak traffic hours near Leoforos Andrea Siggrou. Greece's Transport Minister, Christos Staikouras, labeled the incident a "criminal act" that posed a severe threat to public safety.
Local media, including the daily Efsyn and the Zougla website, stated they received anonymous calls warning about the blast, but police bomb disposal units arrived too late to neutralize the threat. Staikouras highlighted the tragedy, expressing that "nothing justifies terrorism," and called on authorities to take immediate action, as the incident brought back public anxiety tied to previous transport tragedies, particularly a devastating train crash in February that claimed 57 lives, mostly students.
Hellenic Train emphasized that no employees or civilians were injured and that the explosion caused only minimal material damage. The company firmly denounced all forms of violence, linking the event to the ongoing distress caused by unresolved transport safety issues.
As investigations continue, Greece grapples with lingering anger over transport safety and the search for justice from the earlier train disaster, drawing attention to the need for reform and accountability in the railway system.
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Local media, including the daily Efsyn and the Zougla website, stated they received anonymous calls warning about the blast, but police bomb disposal units arrived too late to neutralize the threat. Staikouras highlighted the tragedy, expressing that "nothing justifies terrorism," and called on authorities to take immediate action, as the incident brought back public anxiety tied to previous transport tragedies, particularly a devastating train crash in February that claimed 57 lives, mostly students.
Hellenic Train emphasized that no employees or civilians were injured and that the explosion caused only minimal material damage. The company firmly denounced all forms of violence, linking the event to the ongoing distress caused by unresolved transport safety issues.
As investigations continue, Greece grapples with lingering anger over transport safety and the search for justice from the earlier train disaster, drawing attention to the need for reform and accountability in the railway system.
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