Father Tells Of How Gas Leak Killed Children

Two British Thomas Cook staff are among 11 people on trial for manslaughter by negligence, including the hotel manager and nine other Greek nationals.

All face a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Lawyers for Thomas Cook expressed sympathy for the Shepherd family and support for their staff.

"What happened in Corfu was a terrible tragedy and the thoughts and sympathies of everyone at Thomas Cook will always be with the family and friends of Christianne and Robert Shepherd," they said.

"This tragic accident happened because of a unique and unforeseeable set of circumstances for which neither Richard Carson nor Nicola Gibson are responsible, and should not be blamed for in any way."

The children's mother, Sharon Wood, told reporters: "We thought our children were going to have a happy holiday but their safety was in the hands of others who let us down."

The case resumes on February 17.

source - Sky News