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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Greece faces extreme fire danger in several regions, including Attica and parts of Central Greece and the Peloponnese, due to strong winds and dry conditions. The government has issued a Class Five fire warning, urging citizens to exercise caution and avoid activities that could spark fires, as authorities prepare for a challenging week ahead.
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On Wednesday, fires rekindled in Rethymno, Crete, and new blazes erupted in Aspropyrgos and Lakonia, prompting extensive firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, a fire in Moschato, Athens, led to a 112 emergency warning, advising residents to stay indoors due to heavy smoke.
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