Two injured in head-on collision at Thermopylae after car crosses into oncoming lane

A severe traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, June 8, 2026, near the statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, Greece. A driver lost control of their vehicle, causing it to veer into the opposite lane and collide with another car.

According to LamiaReport, two vehicles, a Mitsubishi and a Nissan, were traveling in opposite directions on the Thermopylae road. For reasons yet to be determined, the Nissan swerved sharply, entering the lane of the Mitsubishi. The collision was unavoidable, despite the Mitsubishi driver's attempt to evade the oncoming vehicle by slowing down and moving as far right as possible.

Three ambulances from the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) responded to the scene. They transported the two occupants of the Nissan to Lamia Hospital for medical treatment. The Traffic Department of Lamia is investigating the cause of the incident.

Road conditions at the site may have played a role. Construction is underway for a new entrance intersection, reducing traffic to a single lane in each direction. This situation reportedly increases the difficulty and risk for drivers navigating the area.