Μake us preferred on Google A man was struck by a suburban train early Thursday in Ancient Corinth, Greece, in an accident that temporarily halted rail traffic in both directions.
The incident occurred at around 5:40 a.m. on the Kiato-Piraeus route, when the driver of train 1301, carrying 80 passengers, noticed a person on the railway tracks before Corinth station.
The driver immediately activated the train’s automatic braking system and sounded the train’s warning signals, but the collision could not be avoided, according to Hellenic Train.
The man’s identity was not immediately known.
Emergency response
The Corinth Fire Service was immediately called to the scene to retrieve the man, who was unconscious. Six firefighters using two vehicles took part in the operation.
The man was subsequently handed over to an ambulance operated by Greece’s National Emergency Aid Center, known as EKAB.
The train remained at the scene until 6:51 a.m. while firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel completed the required procedures.
Rail traffic was suspended in both directions during the operation.
Hellenic Train warns of delays
Hellenic Train said it was cooperating with the authorities investigating the circumstances of the incident and expressed its regret over what happened.
The company warned passengers that delays and possible changes to services could affect trains operating on the Piraeus-Kiato-Piraeus line.
