Truck-Car Collision Near Heraklion Leaves 2 Injured, Causes Delays

Saturday, 16 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A road accident occurred at the intersection leading to Karterou, a coastal area east of Heraklion, when a truck and a private car collided. Two people were injured in the crash. Emergency services, including EKAB (the national ambulance service) and Traffic Police, responded promptly to the scene. Tourists traveling along this route, which connects central Heraklion to the eastern coastal areas, should expect potential delays and possible lane restrictions while police manage the scene and any recovery operations take place. Drivers are advised to approach the Karterou intersection with caution, follow directions from Traffic Police on site, and consider allowing extra travel time if heading toward that stretch of road. No further details on the severity of the injuries or road closure duration have been confirmed at this stage.