One person has been killed and two others injured following a severe bus crash involving a lorry in Corfu. The accident occurred near Tzavros, a central location on the island known for attracting holidaymakers.
The crash, which happened in the popular tourist area, resulted in the death of the bus driver. Reports from Kerkyrasimera indicate that the driver of the lorry was seriously injured.
Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the scene to handle the aftermath.
Most tourists aboard the bus evacuated, but some remain trapped inside.
Video footage taken at the scene shows firefighters working diligently to remove the tourists from the wreckage, who can be heard panicking from within the wreckage.
Photos from the crash site also reveal the presence of paramedics and police officers attending to the injured and managing the chaotic situation.
According to iefimerida, the bus was reportedly en route from Paleokastritsa when it collided with the parked lorry. Gr.
This tragic event follows a recent string of incidents involving tourists in Greece. Last week, a 47-year-old British woman was killed in Chania, Crete, when a car lost control and crashed into her and her sister-in-law. The woman, who suffered a severe head injury, was taken to a hospital in Rethmno but died a few hours later.
Her sister-in-law sustained abrasions and survived the accident.
In a separate incident, a 23-year-old man died after falling head-first from a hotel balcony on the island of Zante. The young man was reportedly attempting to climb off the balcony when he lost his balance and fell approximately 1.5 meters to the ground.
The string of recent tragedies highlights ongoing safety concerns for tourists in Greece. Both the Corfu bus crash and the other incidents underscore the need for vigilance and caution in ensuring the safety of travellers.
Authorities continue to investigate the causes of these accidents, focusing on preventing similar incidents in the future. The impact on the victims and their families is profound, and efforts are being made to provide support and assistance where needed.
As the investigation into the Corfu bus crash unfolds, further details about the conditions leading to the collision and the specific causes of the incident will be clarified.
