Speaking out with deep emotion, Plakias revealed new details surrounding the events of that fateful night, including an audio recording that sheds further light on the scale of the catastrophe.
The newly revealed audio, part of a report by experts appointed by the victims' families, has sparked further controversy. According to the experts, the collision was not the sole cause of the deaths of 30 people but rather an explosion that followed it. This explosion, they argue, was far larger than would be expected from the known legal load of the freight train involved.
The audio report also suggests that Christos Triantaopoulos, the Deputy Minister responsible for crisis management, was present at the scene in Tempi during the tragic night. He is reported to have been in communication with Christos Stylianidis, the Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, who was in Athens, as well as with Deputy Minister Tourna. Together, they briefed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about the unfolding disaster.
Plakias, who has been vocal in his grief, expressed his outrage at the failure of authorities to respond appropriately. "I could not accept that my children were alive and I was not there to help them," Plakias wrote on social media. "I couldn’t accept that they were shouting 'Mama' and 'Baba' and I wasn’t there." His post, which has sparked widespread attention, revealed that the audio tape spans several hours, documenting not only the sounds of the collision but also the cries of survivors and the tragic deaths of the victims.
The father also raised troubling questions about the response from the Greek government. He asked whether Prime Minister Mitsotakis was truly aware of the situation at the time, and if so, what actions were taken in the hours following the disaster. The Prime Minister has publicly stated that he was briefed on the events, but Plakias insists that this knowledge should be followed by accountability.
"The resignation of all those responsible from their positions in Parliament is a necessary step," Plakias declared, calling for a full investigation and the dismissal of those who failed to act. He pointed out that Triantaopoulos, in his official capacity, was supposed to manage the crisis but instead seemed to have been part of a cover-up.
"I am a parent who had three children murdered," Plakias wrote. "When you understand the number, you will be able to understand what I am asking for."
The revelations surrounding the Tempi tragedy continue to shake the nation, with calls for justice intensifying.
(Source: In.gr)
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