Relatives of the victims of Once built a shrine in the station

City of Buenos Aires, April 1, 2012

Relatives of victims of the tragedy of Once built a shrine on the platform number two of this station. The accident left 51 dead and hundreds injured. 

“Since 12:30 pm and throughout the afternoon we will be on the platform two of the Once station, where the tragedy occurred with the train line Sarmiento, building together a shrine” said lara Menghini Rey on the radio. Lucas, her brother, was the young man whose body was the last to be found.

“Our intention, together with other family members, is to order the photos already attached, posters and religious prints left by family and friends of those killed. The sanctuary will serve to remind our demand for justice,” she added.

The accident occurred on February 22 at 8:28 am when a formation of Sarmiento entered the platform and struck two retaining fences.