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Larissa: Man struck by suburban train
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Larissa: Man struck by suburban train

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A man was struck by a suburban train traveling from Thessaloniki to Larissa on Thursday morning near Larissa.
  • The incident occurred at a location without a designated crossing, and despite the train's signals, the man could not avoid being hit.
  • Emergency services, including the ambulance and police, responded to the scene, and train services on the Thessaloniki-Larissa line are expected to experience delays.

An alert was raised in Larissa on Thursday morning when a man was struck by a suburban train just outside the city. The train, identified as service 1593 en route from Thessaloniki to Larissa, reportedly hit the man at a point where there is no official railway crossing.

According to initial reports, the train sounded its horn, but the man was unable to move out of the way in time. Emergency medical services (EKAV) and police quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. Approximately 60 passengers were on board the train at the time of the incident.

As a result of the collision, delays and potential disruptions to train services on the Thessaloniki-Larissa line are anticipated. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine how it occurred. The incident has prompted a response from emergency services to manage the immediate aftermath and ensure the safety of the area.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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