Back to newsA five-year-old child suffered severe traumatic brain injuries after falling into a swimming pool in Crete. The incident highlights the importance of pool safety, particularly for families traveling with young children. Pools at villas, hotels, and rental properties across the island vary widely in their safety measures, and supervision lapses can have serious consequences. Tourists renting properties with private pools should verify that safety barriers, pool fencing, or covers are in place before booking or upon arrival. Never leave young children unattended near any body of water. In an emergency, dial 166 for ambulance services or 112 for general emergency response. The nearest hospital with emergency pediatric care is the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI), reachable at the main Heraklion number.
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Child suffers brain injury in Crete pool accident; safety measures questioned
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