Tragedy in Cyprus - Monday 11th July 2011

It's been a very bad week in Cyprus for residents and a number of families involved in the tragedy at Vasilikos power station on Monday 11th July.

For those of you who haven't seen the news, see the images below and click on the links provided to read more about the history behind this disaster

Massive explosions rocks Cyprus' main power station 13 killed and 60+ injured. What's worse, is that this need never have happened.

Before and after images of the Vasilikos power station at Mari by the side of the Evangelos Florakis naval base.

The President of Cyprus Dimitris Christofias visited the naval base and said that today will remain as another “black July day” in the country’s history together with the Turkish invasion in 1974.

Vasilikos Power Station, Cyprus

Vasilikos Power Station, Cyprus

Vasilikos Power Station, Cyprus

Vasilikos Power Station, Cyprus

Vasilikos Power Station, Cyprus