Serres Prosecutor Pursues Charges in School Explosion Death of 11-Year-Old
The Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor has called for a criminal investigation regarding the death of an 11-year-old student, caused by a boiler explosion at his school in Serres on December 5, 2022. The investigation will focus on the contractor and supervising engineers for alleged violations of construction safety regulations. Additionally, former Serres Mayor Alexandros Chryssafis and a municipal employee face disciplinary actions for inadequately addressing serious breaches related to the incident. The child’s family attorney expressed hope for justice while acknowledging the long road ahead.