At least 43 people have been killed after a passenger train and freight train collided in Greece.
At least 43 people have been killed after a passenger train and freight train collided in Greece, in one of the country's worst rail accidents.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said in an address to the nation that it appears the accident was due to "tragic human error".
Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis has resigned, saying it is impossible to continue after something so tragic.
He said he is taking responsibility for the failures of the Greek state.
The local stationmaster has been charged with manslaughter.
Rescuers continue to search for survivors at the scene near the city of Larissa.
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