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 safety measures can be implemented to prevent similar incidents in busy areas like Piraeus?
**Interview with Local Eyewitness on the Shocking Incident in Piraeus**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today. We’re discussing the recent shocking incident in Piraeus, where an elderly man was dragged from a truck for dozens of meters. With us is Alexios, a local resident and eyewitness to the event. Alexios, thank you for being here.
**Alexios:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** First off, can you tell us what you witnessed that morning?
**Alexios:** Sure. I was just walking to the store when I heard a commotion. I looked up and saw this truck moving down the street with something dragging behind it. At first, I couldn’t see clearly, but then I realized it was an elderly man.
**Interviewer:** That sounds horrifying. What did you do when you realized what was happening?
**Alexios:** I immediately ran to help. I wasn’t the only one; several people started yelling for the driver to stop. Thankfully, the truck finally came to a halt a few dozen meters down the road, and we rushed to assist the man.
**Interviewer:** What was the condition of the elderly man when you reached him?
**Alexios:** He was in shock and had visible injuries. There was a lot of concern from everyone around, and we called for an ambulance right away. The paramedics arrived quickly and took him to the hospital.
**Interviewer:** It’s good to hear he received prompt assistance. Have you spoken to any authorities about the incident?
**Alexios:** Yes, the police arrived shortly after the ambulance. They took statements from witnesses, including me. They’re investigating how this could have happened.
**Interviewer:** Based on what you saw, do you have any thoughts on the safety of pedestrians in that area?
**Alexios:** Absolutely. This is a busy street, and incidents like this raise serious concerns. We need better awareness and safety measures to protect pedestrians, especially the elderly.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Alexios, for sharing your experience with us today. We hope the elderly man recovers soon and that necessary steps are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
**Alexios:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** And thank you to our viewers for tuning in. We’ll continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available. Stay safe.
