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Motorcycle accident injures person at Heraklion port

Wednesday, 17 June 2026/SourceCretaOne/1 min read
A serious traffic accident occurred on Wednesday, June 17 at the port of Heraklion, Crete. A two-wheeled vehicle, likely a motorcycle or scooter, left the road within the port area, resulting in at least one person being injured. An ambulance from EKAB, the Greek national emergency medical service, responded quickly to the scene. Tourists traveling through Heraklion port should be aware that emergency response activity may cause temporary congestion or delays in the port access roads. If you are arriving or departing by ferry, allow extra time and follow directions from port staff. The port of Heraklion is one of the busiest in Crete, serving multiple ferry routes to Athens and the Greek islands. Exercise caution when moving through port areas, particularly on foot or by scooter, as traffic can be fast-moving and unpredictable.

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