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Dangerous Tanker Truck Overtake Caught on Video Near Chania Airport

Friday, 3 July 2026/SourceFlashnews/1 min read
A tanker truck driver performed a dangerous overtaking maneuver on the road leading to Chania Airport, in western Crete. The incident was caught on video and shared widely online. No collision occurred, but the move was described as highly risky given the traffic conditions on that stretch of road. Tourists traveling to or from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" should be aware that this airport access road can see aggressive driving, particularly from commercial vehicles. Exercise caution when driving in this area, maintain safe following distances, and avoid overtaking on blind sections. If you are renting a car, allow extra travel time to the airport and stay alert to sudden maneuvers from larger vehicles. Local authorities have not yet announced any enforcement action in response to the incident.

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