Loutraki cycling race accident injures three athletes

A serious accident occurred during a cycling race in Loutraki, Corinth, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Three cyclists, representing Italy, the United Kingdom, and Cyprus, were involved in a collision under circumstances that have not yet been clarified.

The Italian cyclist, aged 40, sustained the most severe injuries, including heavy traumatic brain injuries and mild pulmonary contusions. Due to the critical nature of his condition, medical professionals intubated him at the Corinth General Hospital before arranging his transfer to a specialized hospital in Athens for intensive care.

The other two athletes, a British national and a Cypriot national, were also treated by EKAB emergency services and taken to the Corinth General Hospital. Reports indicate their injuries are less severe, with one suffering orthopedic injuries and the other sustaining injuries to the torso.