A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Tuesday afternoon (April 8, 2025) in the town of Spata, just outside Athens, when a 4-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car.
Despite desperate efforts by doctors to save him, the young child succumbed to his injuries, leaving the community in mourning.
According to a local news outlet, the incident occurred in broad daylight. Panagiotis Artemidos, the Deputy Mayor of Spata, reported that the driver responsible for the accident immediately rushed the injured boy to the Spata Health Centre. Medical staff fought to keep the child alive, but their efforts were in vain as he took his final breath shortly after.
Driver Arrested as Investigation Begins
Authorities have arrested the driver involved in the incident. Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating event to determine how the accident occurred. Details remain limited as the inquiry continues, with officials working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the loss of such a young life.
The news has sent shockwaves through Spata and beyond, casting a shadow over the quiet town. As the investigation unfolds, the community grieves for the little boy whose life was cut tragically short. Further updates are expected as authorities provide more information on this sorrowful case.