A truck caught fire while traveling on the BOAK, the main east-west highway crossing Crete, near Rethymno. The fire broke out while the vehicle was in motion but was extinguished quickly by emergency services. The driver was unharmed. No injuries were reported.
The incident caused temporary disruption on the BOAK, which is the primary road connecting the eastern and western parts of the island. Travelers driving between Heraklion and Rethymno or Chania should be aware that incidents like this can occasionally cause slowdowns or lane closures on this route, particularly during the busy spring and summer season. If you are driving the BOAK, allow extra travel time and follow instructions from local traffic authorities. The situation was resolved without lasting impact on traffic flow.