The train, reportedly heading to the north-eastern town of Alexandroupolis from Athens, is said to have come off the tracks near the town of Larissa.

At least five carriages derailed. Emergency crews smashed windows to rescue those trapped inside.

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The agency reported that authorities were investigating the cause of the crash, but believed a malfunction in the track switching mechanism might be at fault.

The crash comes at the beginning of a long holiday weekend, ahead of the first day of the Greek Orthodox Lenten season.

(BBC)

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