The police attribute the traffic jam caused on Christmas afternoon until 9.00 p.m. in Parnassos and specifically on the road from Livadi to Arachova to technical problems with electric vehicles.

According to a statement issued by the headquarters of the National Police, the traffic jam was caused as electric vehicles were stalled on the road on their way back from the ski resort. ERT reported that the problem became particularly intense in the early afternoon due to three electric cars that had chains but became immobilized. The situation was also exacerbated by drivers who did not have chains with them, even though it is mandatory in the area and there were roadblocks for inspections.

The traffic snarl-up from Livadi to Arahova lasted for nearly four hours; cars formed a queue that stretched for 5 kilometers and traffic was restored at 9.00 pm.

Earlier, the Regional Unity of Boeotia and specifically the deputy regional governor of Boeotia Giorgos Dasiotis appeal to drivers visiting Arachova and mountainous destinations in general to be equipped with anti-slip chains and to move with them even if they estimate that the snow is scarce.