Road Accident on Athens-Corinth Highway Causes Major Traffic Delays

Monday, 1 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A road accident on Monday, June 1, caused significant traffic delays on the Athens-Corinth national highway near Megara. The incident occurred in the afternoon and whether there were any injuries has not yet been confirmed. This route connects Athens to the Peloponnese and is a key road for travelers heading to ports such as Patras. Tourists planning to travel by road from Athens toward the Peloponnese or to ferry terminals should expect delays and consider allowing extra travel time. Checking live traffic updates before departure is advisable. Note that this incident took place on the Greek mainland, not in Crete, and does not directly affect travel within the island.