Fire brigade investigators have located the body of a fifth employee following a deadly explosion and fire at the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala, central Greece, early Monday, bringing the death toll to five, authorities said.
According to sources, firefighters identified the area where the missing worker, a woman, was located, though recovery will require the removal of debris due to extensive structural collapse.
The bodies of four other victims, all women, were recovered earlier, and relatives have been contacted to begin identification procedures.
Seven people, including a firefighter, were injured in the incident and are reported to be in stable condition.
The explosion and ensuing fire broke out shortly after 4am during the night shift, causing a large section of the factory to collapse. At the time, 13 people were believed to have been inside the facility.
Arson investigators are continuing to examine the cause of the blast, with authorities saying a gas leak combined with a spark is the most likely scenario.
Preliminary findings indicate the initial explosion occurred at the factory’s gas-operated furnaces.
Source: Ekathimerini.
