Overloaded Train Carrying Military Equipment And US Troops Derails In Greece

Protesters near the derailed train. Screenshot © Twitter / @prokaliptika1  

Novinite: A Train carrying NATO Military equipment derailed in Greece 

A freight train carrying NATO military equipment derailed near the port of Alexandroupolis. 

The accident occurred due to overloading, Greek media reported. Technical crews used cranes to return the composition to the rails.

Still out of service is the wagon with American soldiers accompanying the transfer of the shipment.  

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WNU Editor: Some protesters have showed up .... Protesters rally near derailed train with NATO hardware (RT). 

Earlier this year Greek railway workers refused to transport US and NATO armored vehicles and personnel. This derailment is putting a spotlight on a US presence that many Greeks are feeling very uncomfortable with.