The incident happened today at about 8 pm at Mezourlou station in Larissa. LarissaNet published the photos showing the two trains stopped just a few dozen meters from each other, but on the SAME track. And it spoke of a near collision.
However, according to another local media outlet, the onlarissa.gr which contacted the stationmaster George Zintros reports that it was «two trains maneuvered to “tie up” and leave for Thessaloniki. There were two suburban trains that were to tie up and leave together for Thessaloniki. This is usually done in this particular area. It goes without saying that there were no passengers inside...».
Reassuring intervention by Genidunia
On the matter, Kostas Gennidounias immediately intervened with a post where he said:
«In the photo that has been circulating on the internet for the last 2 hours, we can see the coupling process of 2 Desiro trains in Larissa. There is neither a collision issue , nor a problem , it is a process of 2 trains joining and becoming one. I understand everyone's concern , let's cross check the news before it is released. Good evening to all.».
