Car-coach collision disrupts traffic on BOAK highway

Sunday, 31 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A road accident occurred on Sunday, May 31 at midday on the BOAK highway near Rethymno, when a car collided with a tourist coach. Traffic police units arrived at the scene immediately. The BOAK is the main east-west motorway connecting Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania, and is heavily used by tourists travelling between the island's major cities and resorts. Incidents on this route can cause traffic delays and lane restrictions, particularly during the busy midday period. Travellers planning to drive or take organised tours along the northern coastal highway near Rethymno should allow extra time and follow any directions from traffic police on site. Check local traffic updates before departing if your journey passes through the Rethymno section of the BOAK. No further details on casualties or road closures have been confirmed at this stage.