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Truck bursts into flames on Lamia-Thessaloniki highway
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Truck bursts into flames on Lamia-Thessaloniki highway

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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

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  • A truck caught fire on the Lamia-Thessaloniki National Road near Stylida, Greece.
  • The driver managed to detach the tractor unit from the burning cargo, preventing further spread.
  • Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the cargo of furniture and packaging materials was completely destroyed.

A truck caught fire on the Lamia-Thessaloniki National Road on Thursday morning, prompting a response from the Lamia Fire Service. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near Stylida, at the 221st kilometer marker, in the direction of Lamia.

According to lamiareport.gr, the truck driver noticed the fire erupting in the cargo and acted quickly. He managed to disconnect the tractor unit from the trailer, moving it away from the burning vehicle and preventing the fire from spreading further.

Despite the driver's swift actions, the cargo, which consisted of furniture and packaging materials, was completely consumed by the flames. Three fire engines from Stylida, Lamia, and the Bi.Pe. industrial area of Lamia were dispatched to the scene. A unit from the 7th Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK), which was on patrol on the highway, also participated in the firefighting efforts.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Service.

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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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