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Menidi: Three-Year-Old Child Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car
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Menidi: Three-Year-Old Child Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A three-year-old child was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Menidi, Greece.
  • The incident occurred when a car backing out of a garage struck the child who was passing behind it.
  • The child was rushed to a children's hospital in critical condition, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

A serious traffic accident in Menidi, Greece, has left a three-year-old child in critical condition. The incident occurred Tuesday evening when a car exiting a garage struck the young child who was reportedly walking behind the vehicle.

The accident took place shortly after 8 p.m. at the intersection of Sarantas Martiron and Melouna streets. Emergency services immediately transported the child to the Children's Hospital, where doctors are fighting to stabilize their condition. The severity of the injuries has not been fully detailed, but the child is described as being in a very serious state.

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the precise circumstances that led to the collision. Early reports suggest the car was backing out of a garage at the time of the incident. The investigation will likely focus on the actions of the driver and the overall traffic conditions at the location.

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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.