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Woman Amputated After Being Hit by Truck in Heraklion

Published February 14, 2026, 14:18

A 52-year-old woman had her right leg amputated from the middle of the thigh after being hit by a truck in Heraklion. Her condition initially did not reflect the severity of the injuries, but doctors at the Venizeleio Hospital deemed amputation necessary. The woman is intubated and hospitalized in the ICU, and her condition is described as stable. The accident occurred in the Yofyros area, and authorities are investigating the cause.