The key to understanding the cause of the significant explosion that occurred after the violent collision in the tragic Tempi accident lies in the expert assessment provided by the National Technical University of Athens. This assessment was commissioned by the investigating judge and prepared by Professor Dimitris Karonis.
Professor Karonis’ report spans 123 pages and is grounded in thorough analyses from the General State Chemistry Department, autopsy results, samples taken from the accident scene, as well as international scientific data, comparisons, and evaluations. His findings indicate that the engine oils (specifically silicone oils) present during the accident can form a fireball, as these oils are capable of igniting at temperatures of 330 degrees Celsius or higher.
The expert report has been submitted to the appellate investigator Sotiris Bakaymi for review. It is noteworthy that the case file contains other expert opinions that arrive at similar conclusions, albeit using different methodologies, including those from technical consultants for the victims’ families and the Fire Department, as well as contrasting perspectives.
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