Tempi Disaster: Investigator Requests Separate Case File on Site Tampering

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New revelations have emerged regarding the Tempi train disaster, following a request by the appellate investigator to separate the case file concerning the alleged tampering of the accident site.

This move aims to prevent certain offences from being dismissed due to the statute of limitations.

The appellate investigator has formally requested that the judicial board split the case, particularly in relation to the defendants accused of misconduct in altering the site of the tragedy. This request is seen as a crucial step to ensure that those responsible for potential site tampering are held accountable before legal time limits expire.

Awaiting NTUA’s Crucial Findings
A key report from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), led by Professor Karonis, is expected in the coming days. This report is anticipated to shed light on the fire and explosion that occurred following the train collision. Its findings are considered particularly significant, given the conflicting expert opinions from fire department investigators and independent technical consultants.

Public outrage over the Tempi disaster has reached new heights, culminating in mass protests and heated parliamentary debates. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to make a high-profile intervention on the issue, which could shape future political developments.

According to government sources, Mitsotakis has decided to personally address the nation regarding Tempi. His intervention will take place in a televised interview, marking a critical moment in the ongoing crisis.

Government’s Initial Underestimation of the Crisis
Political analysts suggest that the government either misjudged the gravity of the situation or operated under the assumption that it faced no serious opposition. This has led to widespread criticism, with many accusing the administration of mishandling public sentiment and underestimating the outrage.

A Strategic Shift in Communication?
In response to mounting pressure, the government is now shifting its communication strategy. Initially, key officials were absent from media discussions, but they have now been instructed to actively defend the government’s position. However, critics question whether this response comes too late to repair the damage.

As tensions escalate, all eyes are on Mitsotakis’s forthcoming address, which could determine the next steps in both the judicial and political handling of the Tempi tragedy.

(Source: To Vima)

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