Woman dies in Thessaloniki explosion

A 38-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an early-morning explosion in central Thessaloniki has died from her injuries.

The blast occurred in a parking lot next to a bank branch, at the intersection of Platonos and Agios Dimitriou streets, at around 6 a.m. The woman was rushed to Ippokrateio Hospital but ultimately succumbed to her wounds.

Speaking to SKAI, police spokesperson Konstantia Dimoglidou stated that investigators are working to determine whether the victim was a passerby or somehow connected to the incident.

She noted that the woman was known to the police, including for her involvement in robberies.

According to police sources, investigators suspect the device may have exploded in her hands before she could place it at a bank ATM. It is understood that police are in possession of audiovisual material that supports this scenario.

The Organised Crime Directorate has taken over the investigation, while the surrounding area remains cordoned off.

The powerful explosion caused extensive damage to the parking facility, nearby businesses, residences, and multiple vehicles. 

Source: ekathimerini.com