Μake us preferred on Google Emergency medical crews in Crete are facing increasing pressure from alcohol-related incidents, with some areas reporting more than 10 cases in a single night.
According to zarpanews.gr, ambulance crews with Greece’s National Emergency Aid Center (EKAV) are being called increasingly often to incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption, particularly during the night and early morning hours.
The surge is placing additional strain on emergency services, whose crews must also remain available for serious emergencies including traffic accidents and cardiac arrests.
More than 10 cases in a night
In some parts of Crete, alcohol-related calls frequently exceed 10 in a single night.
High numbers have been reported in Hersonissos, Malia and Chania, where increased visitor activity during August is generating greater demand for ambulance transfers.
A recent incident in Chania involved three minors who were hospitalized after consuming alcohol. Their guardians were also arrested.
“You have traffic accidents and cardiac arrests, and then alcohol-related incidents delay you…” EKAV workers said, describing the pressure emergency crews are facing on a daily basis.
