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 shown 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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What were the immediate reactions of the bystanders during the incident involving the elderly man in Piraeus?
**Interview with Alexios Papadopoulos, Local Eyewitness**
**Editor (E):** Good afternoon, Alexios. Thank you for joining us. You witnessed the shocking incident in Piraeus where an elderly man was dragged from a truck. Can you tell us what you saw that morning?
**Alexios Papadopoulos (AP):** Good afternoon. Yes, it was a harrowing sight. I was just about to enter a café when I noticed a truck moving unusually. As I looked closer, I saw the elderly man, who seemed to have been caught on the rear of the vehicle.
**E:** That sounds terrifying. How did the situation unfold?
**AP:** It was chaotic. The truck began to drive off with the man still caught. It dragged him across a busy street for dozens of meters. Many bystanders shouted for the driver to stop, but it didn’t seem like he was aware of what was happening.
**E:** Did anyone attempt to intervene?
**AP:** Yes, a few brave individuals ran after the truck, trying to get its attention. the driver noticed, and he pulled over. The whole scene unfolded in what felt like several minutes, but it was all incredibly surreal.
**E:** What happened after the truck stopped?
**AP:** Emergency services arrived swiftly. Paramedics took the elderly man away on a stretcher, and I saw that he was conscious but clearly in distress. The situation escalated quickly, and people were shaken by the entire ordeal.
**E:** That sounds traumatic. Has there been any update on the elderly man’s condition since the incident?
**AP:** As far as I know, the latest reports suggest that he is stable, but I haven’t heard any official updates. I believe the authorities are also investigating the specifics of the incident.
**E:** Thank you for sharing your experience, Alexios. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and being aware of our surroundings.
**AP:** Absolutely. It was a frightening reminder of how quickly things can escalate. I hope the community continues to look out for one another.
**E:** Thank you again for your time, Alexios. Our thoughts are with the elderly man and his family during this difficult time.
