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7-year-old in intensive care after injury in park in Veroia

Published March 22, 2026, 09:07
7-year-old in intensive care after injury in park in Veroia

A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the Hippokrateio Hospital in Thessaloniki, after suffering a serious injury in a park in Veroia. The child was found unconscious on a slope, near Agia Paraskevi, while playing with friends. He was initially taken to the Veroia hospital and then to AHEPA, where he underwent surgery to relieve a hematoma. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident, with the child's father stating that he tripped and hit his head while playing hide-and-seek. The child's injury is serious and his condition remains critical. POEDIN reported that a serious head injury was detected and that immediate medical intervention was necessary. The public is anxiously following the development of the child's condition.