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Accident on Ikaros Avenue in Heraklion Leaves One Injured

Friday, 19 June 2026/SourceCretaOne/1 min read
A traffic accident occurred on Friday, June 19, on Ikaros Avenue (Leoforos Ikarou) in Heraklion, resulting in at least one injury. An EKAV ambulance was dispatched to the scene. Ikaros Avenue is a main road in Heraklion connecting central areas of the city, and incidents like this can cause temporary traffic slowdowns in the surrounding area. Tourists driving in or around Heraklion should be aware of potential congestion near Ikaros Avenue and consider using alternative routes until the situation is cleared. If you are relying on road access to reach the port, city center, or nearby attractions, allow extra travel time. Emergency services responded promptly. No further details on the severity of injuries or the number of vehicles involved have been confirmed at this time.

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