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Two arrests made for explosion in Aspropyrgos due to welding work.

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Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a fire and explosion at a car repair shop in Aspropyrgos, Greece. The incident occurred during flammable gas welding operations near a propane tanker. Eleven people were injured as a result of the explosion, with three in critical condition. The arrested individuals include the owner of the business and the operator of the tanker, facing charges of arson and potential negligence. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the welding operations that led to the fire.

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Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a fire and explosion that occurred at a car repair shop in Aspropyrgos, Greece. The incident, which is reported to have been caused by "hot work" involving oxy-fuel welding near a propane tanker, has resulted in injuries to 11 people. Among the injured, three are in critical condition and are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at KAT Hospital.

The authorities apprehended both the owner of the repair shop and the operator of the exploding tanker. They are facing charges related to the deliberate cause of the fire and explosion, which are being investigated as potentially negligent actions. The charges indicate that there may have been a failure to adhere to safety protocols during the welding work that led to the catastrophic event.

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