In a tragic turn of events in Lakonia, Greece, a 15-year-old girl lost her life on Sunday when the Nissan Navara she was driving plunged into an irrigation canal along the Vasilopotamos River. Despite her parents’ desperate 40-minute struggle to free her from the submerged vehicle, the young driver, still strapped in her seatbelt, could not be saved. Emergency crews arrived too late, and the girl was pronounced dead, leaving the community in mourning as authorities investigate the shocking incident.
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Nine years after his tragic passing, Pantelis Pantelidis’ music continues to resonate with fans in Greece and beyond. A self-taught musician who rose to fame through YouTube, his heartfelt lyrics and distinct voice earned him a devoted following. Though gone too soon, his legacy lives on through his timeless songs and posthumous chart-topping hits.
In the quiet neighborhood of Kolonaki, a routine crossing turned into an alarming incident for Alexandra Nika, wife of singer Konstantinos Argyros. Struck by a green Bentley while crossing the street, Alexandra’s quick thinking allowed her to capture the car’s details before it sped off. Video footage shows Konstantinos rushing to her aid in a moment of palpable concern, underscoring the incident’s urgency and the importance of pedestrian safety.
The 45-year-old driver responsible for the fatal crash in Chania, which claimed the life of 22-year-old Panagiotis, was transferred to Korydallos Prison after being found seven times over the legal alcohol limit and under the influence of antipsychotic drugs. Following the incident, three police officers were suspended, and the entire Chania Police Directorate was dismissed.
A Suburban train collided with a car at a level crossing in Patras where safety barriers were unexpectedly raised due to a sensor fault. Quick reflexes by the train engineer minimized the impact, saving the car driver, who sustained minor injuries. Hellenic Train has launched an investigation and replaced disrupted services with buses.
A 27-year-old man tragically died after his car plunged into the Amvrakikos Gulf near Amfilochia early on Sunday. Authorities launched a search after his family reported him missing, and his body was later found in the submerged vehicle. The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the accident, with forensic results pending.
Vasilis Mantzouranis, a founding member of the Greek rock band Dytikes Synoikies, tragically died in a car crash in Thessaloniki on Saturday night. The 53-year-old musician was reportedly on his way to pick up his children when the accident occurred. Friends and fans mourn the loss of the talented artist.
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Former Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis narrowly escaped serious injury in a car accident early Monday morning. The incident occurred while Psinakis was driving alone on a rural road near his home in Marathon. To avoid a head-on collision, he swerved to the side, causing his car to leave the road and strike a utility pole.
A 28-year-old British tourist has been arrested for manslaughter after his car veered into oncoming traffic, causing a crash that killed his 33-year-old partner in Kardamena, Greece. The woman died in the hospital shortly after the accident.
A British tourist on holiday in Crete tragically died after being struck by a car while walking with her family in the coastal town of Georgioupoli.
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