The news of an elderly man being dragged from a truck that dragged him for dozens of meters in Piraeus, on Tuesday morning, is shocking.
More specifically, this morning the 77-year-old was walking on the sidewalk and tried to cross Piraeus. However, his jacket became entangled in the back of the truck, and as seen in the MEGA video document, the old man crawls on the road for several meters, until he is noticed by the driver who stopped the vehicle.
The 77-year-old was then taken to hospital with injuries and the truck driver was arrested. The old man has escaped danger.
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How does the local community feel about the response from emergency services following such incidents?
**Interview: Shocking Incident in Piraeus – A Local Perspective**
**Editor:** Good morning! Today we’re discussing a shocking incident that occurred in Piraeus, where an elderly man was dragged from a truck for several meters. Joining us is local resident and eyewitness, Maria Konstantinou. Thank you for being here, Maria.
**Maria:** Good morning! Thank you for having me.
**Editor:** Can you tell us what you witnessed that morning?
**Maria:** Yes, of course. It was around 8 AM when I heard a commotion outside. I saw a truck driving past and then I noticed something unusual. The truck suddenly stopped, and I realized it had dragged an elderly man along with it for several meters. It was terrifying to watch.
**Editor:** That sounds horrific. Did you see how the incident unfolded?
**Maria:** Yes, I did. It seemed like the man was trying to cross the street when the truck began to move. I don’t think the driver noticed him at all. It all happened so fast, and I could hear people screaming for the driver to stop.
**Editor:** What happened next?
**Maria:** Thankfully, the truck stopped, and a few people rushed to help the man. They called emergency services immediately. The man appeared to be in shock, and I was really worried for him.
**Editor:** Has there been any update on the elderly man’s condition?
**Maria:** As of now, I haven’t heard any specifics about his condition. I hope he is receiving the care he needs. This incident has really shaken the community.
**Editor:** It must be alarming for everyone in the area. What do you think can be done to prevent such incidents in the future?
**Maria:** I believe we need better traffic management and more awareness among drivers, especially in busy areas. Perhaps increased signage and pedestrian safety measures could help. It’s crucial that everyone pays attention to their surroundings.
**Editor:** Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Maria. Our thoughts are with the man and his family during this difficult time.
**Maria:** Thank you for bringing attention to this issue. It’s important for us to discuss and hopefully promote change to keep our streets safe.
**Editor:** Absolutely. Thank you again, Maria. We will continue to follow this story as it develops.
**[End of Interview]**
