Three arrests after fatal explosion at Corinth vinegar plant
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Greek authorities have arrested three people in connection with a fatal explosion and fire at a vinegar production plant in Examilia, near Corinth, as investigators examine whether required workplace safety measures were in place.
Those arrested under Greece's summary proceedings were the company's 47-year-old owner, its 46-year-old safety officer and a 46-year-old operations supervisor.
According to preliminary findings, a 67-year-old man was killed while performing welding work near a liquefied petroleum gas supply line when the explosion occurred.
A 37-year-old man sustained minor burns to one hand.
Fire Service investigators, including officers from the Corinth Arson Crimes Investigation Unit and the Directorate for Arson Crimes Investigation, launched an immediate inquiry into the cause of the blast and subsequent fire.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities examining whether the facility had implemented required occupational health and safety protocols.
The three suspects are expected to appear before prosecutors as the inquiry continues.<
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