Two workers seriously injured in Greek oil refinery blast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:55 · Archive

Two workers were seriously injured in an explosion at a major oil refinery outside Athens.

Two workers were seriously injured in an explosion at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, located 60km west of Athens. The men were hospitalised after the blast occurred during extensive maintenance work at the site.

According to company officials, the explosion did not cause a fire at the refinery or result in extensive damage. However, the cause of the blast was not immediately clear. A maintenance supervisor was being questioned by police as their investigation into the incident got underway.

The two injured workers were initially taken to a hospital in the nearby city of Corinth, in southern Greece, before being moved to a specialised burns treatment unit at a hospital in Athens.

How it is being reported

• Two workers seriously hurt in Greek oil refinery blastAn explosion at a major oil refinery outside Athens has left two workers seriously injured, Greek officials say.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 14:22
• Two workers seriously hurt in Greek oil refinery blastAn explosion at a major oil refinery outside Athens has left two workers seriously injured, Greek officials say.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 14:22

In this story: Motor Oil · Athens · Agioi Theodoroi · Greece · Corinth

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