Three more workers detained after fatal Motor Oil explosion in Agios Theodoroi
Police arrested three Motor Oil employees following a blast that killed a 43-year-old man and left a 50-year-old man in critical condition at the Agios Theodoroi refinery.
The explosion at Motor Oil's Agios Theodoroi plant resulted in one death and a severe injury. Authorities apprehended three company employees on charges of causing an explosion and endangering public safety. A 67-year-old individual is also being sought for the same offenses, while a 59-year-old external contractor was previously arrested on identical charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious workplace safety lapses and holds the company accountable for a deadly industrial accident.
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