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Tragedy in Trikala: Fifth Body Found at Factory

Published January 26, 2026, 15:18

In Trikala, authorities have located the fifth body at the Violanta factory, completing the search for all missing persons following the fatal explosion. The bodies, which are charred, are being transported to Larissa for identification. Autopsies and DNA tests will be conducted to determine the identity of the victims. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion, which remains unknown. The explosion was so powerful that the shockwave was felt throughout the city and surrounding villages, causing parts of the building to collapse and a large fire, resulting in the complete destruction of the factory.