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Ilioupoli school director lightning strike incident

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A school director at the 2nd Gymnasium in Ilioupoli was seriously injured following a weather-related incident involving heavy cloud cover and a loud thunderclap. Initial reports indicated the 50-year-old woman suffered a cardiac arrest and lost consciousness while walking to a local elementary school. While it was initially unclear if she had suffered a direct lightning strike or if the collapse was triggered by the sound of thunder, subsequent accounts from eyewitnesses described her as having been struck by lightning, noting her clothing was torn and she had sustained severe injuries. Emergency responders and a nearby school nurse performed CPR at the scene to revive her. The victim was transported to the Red Cross Hospital, where she was placed in the intensive care unit, intubated, and kept under sedation for monitoring. On October 3, the Municipality of Ilioupoli confirmed the death of the principal, identified as Vasiliki Maria Tzouveli. While earlier reports suggested a direct strike, updated details indicate she reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after being startled by the loud crack of a nearby lightning strike, though the lightning did not strike her directly. Despite several days of intensive care, she succumbed to her injuries. The municipality described her as an ‘irreplaceable loss,’ noting her contributions to the school and local community through creative initiatives and social projects. Her funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, Following her passing, students at the Holy Temple of 2nd Gymnasium held a symbolic tribute in the Cemetery of Ilioupoli. school courtyard. To express their grief, they formed a human chain and used their school bags to spell out the message ‘Kalo Paradiso’ (May you have a good paradise). During her three-year tenure, Tzouveli was credited with fostering empathy, cooperation, and inclusivity within the school community.

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  1. 2026-10-09 08:55 UTC Ilioupoli school director lightning strike incident
  2. 2026-10-03 19:02 UTC Ilioupoli school director lightning strike incident
  3. 2026-10-03 18:36 UTC Hilionpoli school director lightning strike incident
  4. 2026-09-27 05:45 UTC Hilionpoli school director lightning strike incident

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