general

Passenger trapped after vehicle accident on Chania airport road

Thursday, 14 May 2026/CretaOne/1 
A serious road accident occurred Thursday evening on the airport road in Chania, western Crete. A vehicle left the road and at least one person was reported trapped inside. Two fire department units responded to the scene to assist. Travelers using the road connecting Chania International Airport to the city should be aware that emergency response activity may have caused temporary traffic delays in this area. The airport road is a main route used by tourists arriving at or departing from Chania Airport. If you are traveling to or from the airport along this corridor, allow extra time and follow directions from local authorities or police at the scene. No further details on the condition of those involved have been confirmed at this time.

Discover Crete

Stay informed.

Get the weekly Crete briefing — news, weather, events. No spam.