Bus and private car collide on Chania-Platanias road

Wednesday, 27 May 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

A road accident occurred on the old national road between Chania and Platanias, in the Ag. Marina area on the western outskirts of Chania. A bus and a private car collided on this stretch of road, which runs parallel to the main highway and is commonly used by local traffic and tourists driving between Chania city and the popular beach resorts of Platanias and Agia Marina. No further details on injuries or road closures have been confirmed at this time. Travelers driving or taking buses along the Chania to Platanias corridor should expect possible delays and exercise extra caution on the old national road. If you are heading to the beach areas west of Chania, allow additional travel time and consider using the main E75 highway as an alternative route.