Student in critical condition after Crete road accident; safety upgrades announced
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- A 20-year-old student remains in critical condition after a traffic accident near the Institute of Technology and Research (ITE) in Crete.
- The incident has reignited long-standing complaints about the dangerous road connecting the University of Crete and ITE.
- Authorities have announced plans for immediate road safety improvements, including a new sidewalk and a raised pedestrian crossing.
A 20-year-old student is in extremely serious condition at the Intensive Care Unit of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI) following a traffic accident on Thursday, July 16. The incident occurred near the Institute of Technology and Research (ITE) in Crete, reigniting concerns about road safety in the area.
The young woman remains intubated, while doctors continue the difficult battle to stabilize her condition.
The young woman remains intubated, and doctors are fighting to stabilize her condition. The serious accident has brought renewed attention to the chronic complaints regarding the dangerous road that connects the University of Crete with the ITE. Students, employees, and researchers have repeatedly called for effective safety measures, highlighting the daily risks faced by pedestrians on a road lacking adequate safety infrastructure.
In response to the incident and ongoing concerns, the Heraklion Municipal Council held a meeting on Monday, July 20, where specific interventions for improving road safety were announced. Plans include the construction of a 150-meter sidewalk, with part of the work to be undertaken by AKTOR and the remainder by the Municipality of Heraklion. Additionally, a raised pedestrian crossing will be created at the accident site.
Students, employees, and researchers have repeatedly called for the implementation of substantive measures, emphasizing that dozens of people are forced to walk daily on a road without the necessary safety infrastructure.
Giorgos Karantinos, Deputy Mayor for Civil Protection, stated he is collaborating with the Heraklion Traffic Police to increase patrols until the construction work is completed. The goal is to finish these projects by August, thereby enhancing the safety of students, employees, and citizens who use this road daily. The university community is mobilizing, urging that the 20-year-old's case serve as the catalyst for a permanent solution to a long-standing problem.
The goal is for the projects to be completed by August, in order to enhance the safety of students, employees, and citizens who use this specific road axis daily.
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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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