A 4-year-old child was injured after being struck by a car at the port of Argostoli on the Greek island of Kefalonia on Wednesday evening (May 6), prompting an immediate response from emergency services and local authorities.
The incident occurred under unclear circumstances, when a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old man hit the young boy as he was walking on foot in the port area. Eyewitness accounts and initial reports describe a sudden and chaotic moment that caused alarm among those nearby.
An ambulance service arrived quickly at the scene and transported the child to the island’s general hospital, where he received first aid and was placed under medical observation.
According to information released by authorities, the 4-year-old sustained only minor injuries. His condition is reported to be stable and not a cause for concern.
The 34-year-old driver was arrested on the spot as part of standard legal procedures following the incident.
