Patras medical center nitrogen leak triggers emergency response

An emergency operation is underway in central Patras following a nitrogen leak at a medical center located at the intersection of Korinthou and Kolokotroni streets.

Strong forces from the Fire Service and the Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) have been deployed to the scene to conduct necessary inspections and manage the safe removal of nitrogen cylinders from the facility. Authorities are currently working to identify the source of the leak and assess the safety of both the interior and exterior areas of the building.

As a safety precaution, the police have suspended traffic in the immediate vicinity to establish a secure zone and facilitate access for emergency vehicles. The exact cause of the leak remains under investigation.