Authorities apprehended a sense of urgency following anonymous calls to media outlets warning of the explosion. According to police reports, the explosive device was concealed in a padlocked backpack left on an unregistered scooter. Although a bomb disposal squad was deployed, they arrived too late to defuse the device safely.
Transport Minister Christos Staikouras condemned the incident, emphasizing that such actions endanger the lives of citizens. "This is a criminal act that takes place during peak hours in a central area, and nothing can justify terrorism or violence," he stated.
Hellenic Train confirmed that none of their employees were harmed, while also highlighting that the explosion caused minimal material damage. The company expressed strong disapproval of all forms of violence.
The blast occurred against the backdrop of public anger stemming from a tragic railway disaster over two years ago, where a collision between a freight and a passenger train resulted in the deaths of 57 people, mostly students. Since then, protests for justice have erupted, and demonstrators have occasionally clashed with police forces.
Despite the details surrounding the explosion remaining unclear, the incident reflects ongoing tensions within Greece regarding railway safety and justice for the victims of the earlier tragedy. Investigations are ongoing, with a trial yet to be scheduled.
Transport Minister Christos Staikouras condemned the incident, emphasizing that such actions endanger the lives of citizens. "This is a criminal act that takes place during peak hours in a central area, and nothing can justify terrorism or violence," he stated.
Hellenic Train confirmed that none of their employees were harmed, while also highlighting that the explosion caused minimal material damage. The company expressed strong disapproval of all forms of violence.
The blast occurred against the backdrop of public anger stemming from a tragic railway disaster over two years ago, where a collision between a freight and a passenger train resulted in the deaths of 57 people, mostly students. Since then, protests for justice have erupted, and demonstrators have occasionally clashed with police forces.
Despite the details surrounding the explosion remaining unclear, the incident reflects ongoing tensions within Greece regarding railway safety and justice for the victims of the earlier tragedy. Investigations are ongoing, with a trial yet to be scheduled.
