A “parent’s worst nightmare” incident was reported from central Athens on Thursday evening when police said a 15-year-old pupil from France fell to his death from the third floor of a small hotel.
According to initial and still sketchy reports, the victim was on a school trip with fellow students.
An ambulance was immediately dispatched to the scene, where first responders provided emergency aid.
Nevertheless, the teen was declared dead upon arrival at a nearby children’s hospital.
Expected, an investigation is underway into the circumstances of the tragic accident.
The current mostly “off-season” in the Greek capital, ahead of Easter, is considered a prime time for schools in other parts of Europe to scheduled trips to Athens.
