Hlioupoli school director struck by lightning

A school director was seriously injured after being struck by lightning at the 2nd Gymnasium in Hlioupoli.

An eyewitness, Tasos Anastasiadis, described the moment a deafening thunderclap occurred during heavy cloud cover. He reported finding the woman unconscious with severe injuries, noting that her clothing was torn and her appearance was shocking.

Bystanders attempted to protect the victim from the rain while waiting for emergency services. A nurse from a nearby primary school provided critical assistance by performing CPR until an ambulance arrived to transport the woman to the hospital.