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Mother of Two Among Workers Found Dead in Biolanda Factory Basement

Published January 26, 2026, 14:09
Mother of Two Among Workers Found Dead in Biolanda Factory Basement

Vasiliki Skampardoni, a 42-year-old mother of two, is one of the four female workers found dead in the basement of the Biolanda biscuit factory in Trikala, following a powerful explosion and fire. The unfortunate woman was well-known in the local community of Gardiki, Trikala, and previously ran a hair salon in the area. The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Monday, with the explosion causing a large fire in a wing of the factory. According to reports, the explosion was very strong and occurred in the center of the factory. Five workers were in the area of the explosion, while another five workers and a firefighter were taken to hospital with injuries. All the injured are in stable condition. The fire broke out shortly before 4:00 a.m., and fire crews rushed to the scene to extinguish it. An investigation into the cause of the explosion is underway. The local community is in shock over the tragedy.