Holy Wednesday tragedy: Car hits five - three children
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Five pedestrians, including three children, have been seriously injured after a speeding car veered off course, crashing into the hapless groupoutside a toy store in Athens.
Eyewitness reports indicate that the incident occurred near a Jumbo chain store, where a car collided with two adults and three minors. The impact of the crash was heard throughout the area, leaving onlookers in shock.
Authorities said one of the children pulled out of the crash suffered serious injuries. She remains in critical condition after being transported her and the other minors to a state pediatrics hospital. The adults were rushed to the “Erythros” Hospital for treatment.
The tragic crash has given rise to debate about safety measures in place on one of Athens’ busiest thoroughfares. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with officials urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could shed light on the events leading up to the collision.
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