Cyprus Times

Tragedy at the Trikala Factory: 4 Women Dead, 1 Missing

Published January 26, 2026, 09:08
Tragedy at the Trikala Factory: 4 Women Dead, 1 Missing

A tragedy occurred at the “Violanta” factory in Trikala, resulting in the deaths of four female workers and one missing, following a strong explosion and subsequent fire early Monday morning. The explosion was so powerful that it caused part of the factory to collapse and ejected four people outside the building. Searches continue for the missing person, while six people have been injured and are hospitalized. The Fire Department, EMAK, and other services are at the scene working to extinguish the fire and locate the missing person. The cause of the tragedy remains unknown, however, initial reports suggest a propane or other gas leak. Eyewitnesses report that the shockwave was enormous and heard as far as the city center. The “Violanta” company has expressed its sorrow for the incident and has pledged to fully cooperate with the authorities to determine the causes and provide assistance to the families of the victims.