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Oil Spill Creates Hazardous Road Conditions in Heraklion

Thursday, 21 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Oil spills have been reported on Ethnikis Antistaseos Avenue in Heraklion since the morning of Thursday, May 21, creating hazardous road conditions. Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution in the area, as the slippery surface poses a significant risk of accidents. The spills had not been cleared as of the time of reporting, and local concern is growing over the danger to motorists. If you are driving in Heraklion, avoid Ethnikis Antistaseos Avenue where possible or reduce your speed significantly if you must use it. Motorcyclists and cyclists should be especially careful. Locals are calling on authorities to clean up the road urgently before an accident occurs.

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