Key facts
- One person died and another is in serious condition after an incident at the Motor Oil refinery west of Athens.
- The incident occurred on Friday during maintenance work.
- Both individuals were contractor employees.
- Motor Oil stated there was no fire or significant damage to the refinery.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
One person died and another remains in serious condition following an incident at the Motor Oil refinery west of Athens on Friday. The company stated that the incident occurred during maintenance and involved two employees of a contractor company. Both individuals were taken to the hospital, with one later succumbing to their injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, which did not result in a fire or significant damage to the refinery, allowing operations to continue normally. This incident follows a 2024 fire at the same refinery that injured three people. Motor Oil is Greece's second-largest refinery, accounting for over a third of the country's refining capacity.