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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What led to the incident involving the elderly man in Piraeus?
**Interview with Local Witness on Shocking Incident in Piraeus**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. Can you start by telling us where you were when the incident occurred?
**Witness:** I was at the café near the docks in Piraeus, enjoying my morning coffee. Suddenly, I heard a commotion and saw a group of people gathering around the street.
**Interviewer:** What exactly did you witness?
**Witness:** I saw a truck moving down the street with an elderly man caught on the side. It was horrifying; the truck was dragging him for dozens of meters. People were screaming and trying to get the driver’s attention to stop.
**Interviewer:** That sounds terrifying. How did the bystanders react?
**Witness:** It was a chaotic scene. Many people rushed to help, some were shouting for the driver to stop, while others were trying to reach the man and pull him away. It was a desperate situation; everyone felt helpless.
**Interviewer:** What was the outcome for the elderly man?
**Witness:** Thankfully, after a few moments that felt like an eternity, the driver finally stopped. Emergency services arrived very quickly, and they took the elderly man to the hospital. I really hope he’s okay.
**Interviewer:** Have you heard anything about the driver’s actions?
**Witness:** I haven’t heard much, but there are conversations about whether the driver was aware or distracted. It’s something that authorities will have to investigate thoroughly.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s a tragic reminder of how quickly things can turn dangerous in our everyday lives.
**Witness:** Yes, it really is. I just hope this prompts better awareness and safety measures in the area to protect pedestrians, especially the elderly.
**Interviewer:** Thank you again for your insights. We’ll continue to follow this story and bring updates as they come in.
