A shocking traffic accident occurred on Monday afternoon (18/08) on the Egnatia highway between Xanthi and Komotini, near the Iasmos toll stations, when under circumstances still unknown, a truck collided with two vehicles, causing a fire to break out and claiming the lives of two people who were burned beyond recognition.
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Fatal crash on Egnatia highway leaves three dead in Greece
According to information received so far, one vehicle contained 4 people, of whom 3 were burned beyond recognition instantly and one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The truck driver was also transported to the hospital with serious injuries, while the third vehicle contained 4 other people who do not appear to have sustained serious injuries.
The fire spread around the perimeter of the Egnatia highway to agricultural land. Shocked passing drivers rushed to the scene to see what had happened, while strong fire department forces were mobilized, along with 3 EKAV ambulances and police.
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