# Deaths of minors in Larissa and ambulance service concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-a-minor-in-larissa
> Updated: 2026-09-21T04:50:53.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

In Larissa, a 14-year-old boy was found dead in his home in the Charavgi neighborhood on the night of September 19. Relatives discovered the minor unconscious after being away for approximately two hours. Although emergency responders arrived at the scene, they were unable to revive him. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the death.

Further reports regarding a medical emergency in Karitsa, Larissa, indicate that a 15-year-old boy died following a sudden collapse on a Sunday evening. The incident has drawn attention to critical shortages in the EKAB emergency medical service. 

The 5th Health Region of Thessaly issued a statement explaining that while local Health Centers in Agia and Gonnoi provide 24-hour ambulance coverage, both available units were engaged in transporting other patients at the time of the 21:05 emergency call on September 20. Consequently, an EKAB Mobile Unit dispatched from Larissa arrived at 21:50. 

Rescuers found the boy without a pulse and not breathing; he was later pronounced dead at the University General Hospital of Larissa. The tragedy has raised serious concerns regarding emergency service availability in coastal areas, as reports suggest several ambulances in the Larissa area are currently out of service due to mechanical failures. A forensic autopsy and laboratory tests are expected to determine the exact cause of death.

## Claims

- Ambulances from Agia and Gonnoi were unavailable because they were transporting other patients at the time of the call. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Several ambulances in Larissa are currently out of service due to mechanical issues. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Health Centers of Agia and Gonnoi provide 24-hour ambulance coverage. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The EKAB Operations Center received the emergency call at 21:05 on September 20, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An EKAB Mobile Unit from Larissa arrived at the scene in Karitsa at 21:50. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Upon arrival, rescuers found the 15-year-old had no pulse and was not breathing. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 15-year-old had no known prior medical history. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The exact cause of death will be determined by a forensic autopsy and laboratory tests. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Karitsa tragedy: 15-year-old dies following ambulance delay

A 15-year-old boy died in Karitsa, Larissa, following a sudden collapse. Controversy has arisen after an ambulance from Larissa took approximately 45 to 56 minutes to arrive because local units were occupied.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/larissa-14-year-old-boy-found-dead-in-his-home

### 2026-08-21: Athens authorities search for missing 14-year-old girl

A 14-year-old girl and her father are missing in Athens after she was allegedly abducted by him near Larissa Station on August 19.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-authorities-search-for-missing-14-year-old-girl

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