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Motorcycle chase ends in crash with school bus in Keratsini
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Motorcycle chase ends in crash with school bus in Keratsini

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A motorcycle chase in Keratsini ended in a collision with a school bus carrying children.
  • The motorcycle, lacking license plates, evaded police before crashing.
  • Fortunately, no children or chaperones on the bus were injured; the two motorcyclists were arrested.

A police chase in Keratsini, Greece, concluded with a serious traffic accident involving a motorcycle and a school bus carrying children. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when police attempted to stop a motorcycle without license plates.

The motorcycle driver fled from the police, initiating a pursuit that extended from the Megara area towards Athens and then through Schistos Avenue into Keratsini. The chase ended abruptly at the intersection of Salaminos Avenue and Angelou Sikelianou Street when the motorcycle collided with a school bus.

Fortunately, none of the underage students or their chaperones on the bus sustained any injuries. The collision resulted in the motorcycle overturning, and its two occupants were injured and subsequently arrested by authorities. The exact circumstances leading to the chase and the accident are currently under investigation.

This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and police pursuits. While the children on the bus were unharmed, the event caused significant alarm. Authorities are examining all aspects of the incident to determine fault and prevent future occurrences.

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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.