The restaurant outside which 12 people were injured when a parked vehicle crashed into them on Saturday evening has issued a statement regarding the Athens Kolonaki accident. “We would like to categorically emphasize that our establishment bears absolutely no responsibility for the incident, as neither the driver nor the vehicle are related to our operation or staff,” the business notes in its announcement.
The statement specifically notes that “neither the driver nor the vehicle” are connected to the restaurant. It emphasizes that “the person responsible for the vehicle in question was a valet employee who works at another establishment in the area.”
Kolonaki: The restaurant’s official statement
“Regarding the accident that took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Kolonaki, specifically outside the Brunello restaurant premises, we would like to clarify the following:
The incident was caused when a vehicle rolled uncontrollably and crashed into the front of our establishment, due to the fact that the handbrake had not been engaged. The person responsible for the vehicle in question was a valet employee who works at another establishment in the area.
We would like to categorically emphasize that our establishment bears absolutely no responsibility for the incident, as neither the driver nor the vehicle are related to the operation or staff of Brunello.
Furthermore, we emphasize that our establishment operates fully in accordance with the law and has all the necessary permits for the use of outdoor seating, in strict compliance with the prescribed square meters and the permitted number of seated customers.
To restore any misunderstanding or false impression, we inform that all legal documentation has already been officially submitted to Traffic Police and the competent Prosecutor’s Office, which certifies the complete legality and safe operation of our business.
We express our sincere support to those affected by the incident and wish a speedy recovery to all those who found themselves in this difficult situation.
We warmly ask all media outlets and journalists to make the necessary corrections in cases of inaccurate reports linking the incident to our business.
Otherwise, we expressly reserve all our legal rights and will proceed with every appropriate legal action to protect our reputation and standing.
With respect,
The Management of Brunello.”
