A 69-year-old man lost his life after falling onto the train tracks at the Aghios Eleftherios metro station on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred on the line heading toward Piraeus, the Fire Department reported.
The circumstances leading to the man’s fall remain unclear. Emergency services responded swiftly, with six firefighters and two fire trucks dispatched to the scene. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead upon recovery.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fall, while the incident has temporarily disrupted services on the electric railway (ISAP) line.
The tragic event has shocked commuters and raised concerns about safety measures at metro stations across Athens.