Athens, Greece - February 28, 2025 Storyline: Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets and went on strikes across Greece on Friday which marks the second anniversary of the country's deadliest train crash to showcase their fury over the government's handling of the tragedy. A total of 57 people was killed when a passenger train filled with students collided with a freight train in central Greece on February 28, 2023. An inquiry into the crash, released on Thursday, blamed human error and outdated infrastructure for the collision. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also spoke of "fatal human errors coupled with chronic shortcomings of the state" in a post on Facebook. The safety gaps that caused the crash have not been filled two years on, a state inquiry found on Thursday. A separate judicial investigation remains unfinished and no one has been convicted in the accident. Many Greeks question why it takes the judicial investigation into the crash so long and believe officials covered up vital evidence after the crash. Christos Papadimitriou, head of Greece's National Aviation Investigation Agency and Railway Accidents and Transportation Safety, acknowledged that crucial evidence was lost, but said no one has testified to a cover-up. Demonstrations broke out in cities and towns in Greece with over 320,000 people participating. About 200,000 people gathered in Syntagma Square in the center of Athens to protest against the dragging investigation into the cause of the accident, demanding truth and accountability, according to Greek police. Over 6,000 police officers were deployed in Athens to maintain order. During the protest, a group of masked youth threw stones, bottles, and petrol bombs at police, while the police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the crowd. More than 30 people got injured during the protest in Athens. More than 160 people were detained and 66 were arrested. A general strike was also held on the same day, bringing the country's transport networks to a standstill. All trains and ferry services were halted, and shops in central Athens were shut down. Cultural heritage sites, including the Acropolis, were also closed to tourists. Shotlist: Athens, Greece - Feb 28, 2025: 1. Various of protest in progress, people holding signs, banners; 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek) Elena Mpozdelekidou, protester (ending with shot 3): "We are here because this is a tragedy for our country. It is the worst tragedy I have ever witnessed. This is a crime, and they are trying to cover it up." 3. Various of protesters, protesters holding banners; 4. SOUNDBITE (Greek) Andreas Chatzidis, protester (ending with shot 5): "I might have been one of the victims, because I took the same train one day earlier, and this is deeply shocking to me. I feel confused and cannot overcome it psychologically. I have already received mental health treatment." 5. Various of protesters walking; 6. People running, taking photos, tear gas being fired; 7. Protesters, petrol bombs being thrown. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]