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Fatal truck crash on Egnatia Odos highway kills 58-year-old driver
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Fatal truck crash on Egnatia Odos highway kills 58-year-old driver

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A fatal traffic accident occurred on the Egnatia Odos highway near Sohou, resulting in one death and significant traffic disruptions.
  • A 58-year-old foreign truck driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to overturn and spill construction materials onto the road.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and working to clear the debris to restore traffic flow.

A fatal traffic accident on the Egnatia Odos highway near Sohou on Saturday morning claimed the life of a 58-year-old truck driver and caused severe traffic problems. The incident occurred around kilometer 378 of the highway, in the direction of Kavala.

The truck, driven by a foreign national, veered off the road and overturned, tragically resulting in the driver's death. The Aspropyrgos Traffic Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The overturned vehicle scattered construction materials across the roadway, complicating traffic and necessitating extensive cleanup operations. Police and work crews are on-site to remove the debris and fully reopen the highway. Traffic has been rerouted via the Prophet interchange as authorities work to clear the scene and investigate the exact causes of the accident.

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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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