A tragic traffic accident occurred at noon Friday on the highway Pyrgos-Kyparissia, at the height of Elaia.

According to information, the driver of a dual car heading to Kyparissia lost control, the vehicle “folded”, crossed into the oncoming stream and collided with three passing vehicles, causing the fatal accident.

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The same sources say there are several dead, and among them is a mother and her baby.

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Authorities immediately rushed to the scene, with ambulances, fire engines and police forces operating to extricate the victims. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

The National Road Pyrgos – Kyparissia has been closed and traffic is being diverted via a bypass road through Elaia.

Information from PatrisNews – Ilialive