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Deadly Explosion at Biolanda Factory in Trikala

Published January 26, 2026, 16:19

A deadly explosion occurred early Monday morning at a Biolanda factory in Trikala, resulting in the death of five female workers from the night shift. Video footage released shows the moment of the explosion, which preceded the fire that followed. The explosion was so powerful that it melted steel and caused part of the infrastructure to collapse. The bodies of the women were found in the basement of the factory. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, and reports indicate that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was used at the facility. Inspections were carried out at the factory last summer, where issues with escape routes and the LPG leak detection system were identified.