Thessaloniki: Shocking video documentary of 24-year-old hit by bus
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 24-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus in Thessaloniki, Greece, while crossing the street.
- Video footage captured the moment of the incident, which occurred early in the morning.
- The woman sustained a leg fracture and is receiving hospital treatment; the bus company stated the driver could not react in time.
A serious traffic accident occurred early Tuesday morning in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, Greece, when a 24-year-old woman was struck by a bus as she attempted to cross the street. The incident, captured on video, shows the moment the woman was hit by a KTEL bus operating on the OASTH routes.
The injured woman suffered a leg fracture and was transported to Papageorgiou Hospital, where she is currently being treated. KTEL Thessaloniki issued a statement regarding the accident, explaining that the incident happened shortly before the bus arrived at the "Church" stop. They stated that the young woman attempted to cross the road directly in front of the moving vehicle, leaving the driver unable to react in time.
The video footage of the incident has circulated widely, highlighting the dangers of road crossings. This event is one of several recent news items from Greece, including a report about a 67-year-old man in Larissa who killed an elderly couple's dog and attempted to dispose of it, and a concerning report from Sweden about a prison being prepared for 13-year-old inmates.
Shortly before the bus arrived at the "Church" stop, the young woman attempted to cross the road, in front of the vehicle that was in motion. The bus driver did not have time to react, resulting in him hitting her.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.