At least four dead after train derails in Greece

At least four dead after train derails in Greece

A passenger train has derailed in northern Greece, leaving four passengers dead and at least five seriously injured, including the driver, the state railway has said. In its latest statement, Trainose says three of the injured are in serious condition. I saw a flash and immediately heard a terrible explosion,” neighbor Giorgos Mylonas, 78, told The Associated Press. The train, traveling on the Athens-Thessaloniki route with 70 passengers, derailed at 9:45 p.m. (1945 GMT) Saturday in the village of Adendro, 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of the northern city of Thessaloniki. Advertisement

A local official said: "The whole house is now leaning on the train, which shows you how severe the crash was." Image: The intercity train was travelling between Greece's two biggest cities

The Athens News Agency reported about 100 passengers were on board the train and some media reports said five carriages had derailed. Twelve fire brigade trucks were deployed to the area, the fire brigade said and a rescue operation was under way.
A TrainOSE passenger train derails near the Greek village of Adendro, leaving at least four people dead and five seriously injured.