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Two Dead in Separate Traffic Accidents in Serres and Pieria
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Two Dead in Separate Traffic Accidents in Serres and Pieria

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two fatal traffic accidents occurred within hours in Serres and Pieria, Greece, resulting in the deaths of an 18-year-old and a 48-year-old.
  • In Serres, an 18-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle and died from his injuries at the hospital.
  • In Pieria, a 48-year-old truck driver lost control and crashed into utility poles, succumbing to his injuries at the hospital.

Greece has been shaken by two separate fatal traffic accidents that occurred within a few hours of each other in the regions of Serres and Pieria.

The first incident took place around 8:30 PM on Wednesday in Dramiskos, Serres. An 18-year-old motorcyclist reportedly lost control of his two-wheeled vehicle under unclear circumstances. The young man sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Serres General Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he tragically passed away from his injuries.

Authorities from the Nea Zichni Police Department are investigating the exact causes of this accident.

Just a few hours later, at approximately 1:20 AM, a second fatal accident occurred on the provincial road connecting Katerini and Sfendami in Pieria. A 48-year-old driver of a light truck lost control of his vehicle for reasons yet to be determined. The truck crashed into two wooden telecommunication poles.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and extricated the driver. He was transported to the Katerini General Hospital, where his death was confirmed. The Pydna-Kolindros Police Department is conducting the preliminary investigation into this second incident.

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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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