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.
Read on also:
Femicide in Agrinio: “What did I do to her?” I killed her, I want to kill myself” – The words of the 30-year-old before he was handed over to the authorities VIDEO
Vardis Vardinogiannis: The major milestones in the life of the powerful Greek businessman
Deaths of children in Achaia – Ilia: In “P” the lawyer of the 24-year-old mother, “the case has dark parts”
Yannis Boutaris: Shivers of emotion at the last farewell to a great personality
On the table is the extraordinary Gift to low pensioners, who it concerns, what the government is considering
Road charges 2025: How to pay them easily and quickly
#Piraeus #moment #truck #drags #elderly #man
What specific steps are local officials considering to improve safety measures for pedestrians in Piraeus?
**Interview with Local Witness of Shocking Incident in Piraeus**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. We’re discussing the alarming incident that occurred in Piraeus on Tuesday morning, where an elderly man was tragically dragged from a truck for several meters. Can you tell us where you were when you first heard about this event?
**Witness:** Thank you for having me. I was just a few blocks away from the scene, grabbing my morning coffee when I heard a commotion. There were people shouting and rushing towards the truck, and I instinctively followed.
**Interviewer:** That must have been quite a sight. What did you witness when you arrived at the scene?
**Witness:** It was shocking. The truck had stopped, and people were surrounding it. I saw the elderly man on the ground—it was clear he had been seriously hurt. There were several bystanders trying to help, but it was chaos. Emergency services arrived shortly after.
**Interviewer:** Did you see how the incident unfolded?
**Witness:** Unfortunately, I didn’t see how it started. According to some witnesses, the truck didn’t notice the man and started moving while he was still nearby. It all happened so quickly; it was hard to process.
**Interviewer:** How has the community reacted to this incident?
**Witness:** There’s a lot of shock and anger. Residents are talking about the need for better awareness and safety measures, especially in areas where pedestrians and vehicles share the road. Many of us are feeling concerned about the safety of our elderly population.
**Interviewer:** Have any local officials or organizations responded to the incident yet?
**Witness:** Yes, I heard that local authorities are investigating the matter. Community members are urging them to take stronger actions to ensure traffic safety and prevent such accidents in the future.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s vital to keep the community informed about these serious issues.
**Witness:** Thank you for having me. I hope that by discussing this, we can raise awareness and prevent similar incidents from happening.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. Stay safe out there, and we appreciate your insights.