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Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Workers say they smelled gas before the deadly explosion and informed their supervisors – Months-long propane leak identified as the cause

The owner and two executives of Violanta released pending completion of the case file

No charges have been brought against the owner and the two executives of the industrial company, as the investigation is still ongoing

The owner of the Violanta factory and two more executives were arrested following the tragedy in Trikala

The owner is charged with manslaughter by negligence, causing an explosion, arson by negligence and bodily harm