Thirteen women were injured on Saturday afternoon when a tourist bus overturned on an older section of the national road network in Magnesia, central Greece. The passengers, all of whom were women, were taken to the hospital in Volos with minor injuries, including bruises and scrapes, according to early information from local authorities.

The bus was carrying about 40 people on a pilgrimage excursion to the village of Kanalia. For this reason, the driver had opted for the old Volos–Larissa national road, a route still frequently used despite lacking the improvements of the newer highway.

According to local outlet Taxydromos, the accident occurred when the driver braked sharply while navigating a curve to avoid several stray dogs that suddenly appeared on the roadway. The abrupt maneuver caused the driver to lose control, and the bus overturned.

Passing motorists stopped immediately to help passengers exit the vehicle until ambulances and emergency crews arrived. The area was temporarily closed off as authorities secured the scene and began investigating the circumstances of the crash.

The accident has once again highlighted safety concerns on older national routes that continue to carry significant traffic without major upgrades.

Sources: https://www.taxydromos.gr