Trains collide

At least 36 killed as trains collide in Greece

By Sophie Tanno, Adrienne Vogt, Leinz Vales and Aditi Sangal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vowed earlier Wednesday to find out what caused a train collision near the city of Larissa that left at least 36 people dead and dozens injured. 

“It is very difficult what we are experiencing today as a country. We are talking about an unspeakable tragedy,” Mitsotakis told reporters during his visit at the crash site. “One thing I can guarantee: we will find out the causes of this tragedy and do everything in our power to make sure this never happens again.”

The Greek prime minister said that his thoughts are “first and foremost with the relatives of the victims," and added that the country's duty is to treat the injured and identify the dead.