Demonstrators gathered in Athens on March 16 as thousands when on strike in response to the Tempi train collision, in which 57 people died.

Local media reported the protest started on the lower side of Syntagma Square, before spreading to an area in front of the parliament building.

Some protesters threw Molotov cocktails and police responded with teargas.

Video by Twitter user @FKatfassea shows police in Syntagma Square.

Thursday’s strike saw flights grounded, shipping halted, and schools closed. Credit: @FKatfassea via Storyful