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Chalandri: 17-year-old who fell from hotel balcony in critical condition
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

Chalandri: 17-year-old who fell from hotel balcony in critical condition

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 17-year-old, reportedly of British nationality, is in critical condition after falling from a hotel balcony in Chalandri, Greece.
  • Authorities have arrested a 37-year-old kiosk employee on charges related to selling alcohol to the minor, who allegedly presented a fake ID.
  • The exact cause of the fall is under investigation by the relevant authorities.

A 17-year-old, believed to be a British national, is hospitalized in critical condition following a fall from a first-floor hotel balcony in Chalandri, Greece. The incident occurred early Friday morning, and the teenager is currently receiving care at the "Erythros Stavros" hospital.

While the precise circumstances leading to the fall remain unclear, police have arrested a 37-year-old kiosk employee. He faces charges of dangerous exposure and violations related to tobacco and alcohol sales. Authorities allege the employee sold alcoholic beverages to the minor, who allegedly presented a forged driver's license as proof of age.

Medical teams are closely monitoring the teenager's condition. The relevant authorities are actively investigating all potential factors that may have contributed to the fall. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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