In brief
A fire erupted early Monday morning at the Violanta biscuit factory near Trikala, Greece, resulting in tragedy as three bodies were recovered from the scene and two people remain unaccounted for. Eight workers escaped, while several others, including firefighters, sustained minor injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, fueled by reports of an explosion just before the blaze started.
At least three people have been killed and two others are still missing after a fire broke out at a food factory near the central Greek city of Trikala, officials say.
The blaze began in the early hours of Monday at a Violanta biscuit factory, where 13 workers were on site, according to local media. Eight people managed to escape, while firefighters later recovered three bodies from the building.
Drone footage showed thick smoke billowing from the fire.
A powerful explosion was reportedly heard before it broke out, but an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.
Health minister Adonis Georgiadis earlier told the Skai news agency that six workers and a firefighter had been taken to hospital, adding that they were 'in good health, mainly suffering from respiratory problems'.
The Greek fire service said 40 firefighters and 13 fire trucks had been dispatched to tackle the blaze.
