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Greek regions report series of serious traffic accidents
In Athens, a 46‑year‑old motorcyclist died early on 30 June after a violent collision with a taxi on Petrou Ralli Avenue; the taxi driver was arrested and is being held pending investigation.
In the western suburb of Nikopoli, Thessaloniki, two foreign men were injured in an incident on 29 June and were taken to police for questioning.
On the coast of Karystos, a 23‑year‑old motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after his bike collided with a car; he was air‑lifted to hospitals in Karystos and Chalkida.
In Kalamata’s New Entrance area, a crash between two passenger cars injured a 24‑year‑old woman and a 31‑year‑old man, prompting temporary road closure while the victims were treated at the General Hospital and the police conducted a preliminary investigation.
A three‑vehicle pile‑up on the Metamorphosi road in Athens involved four lightly injured people and caused a temporary closure of the lane leading to the airport, with fire crews on standby for possible extrications.