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Employee Injured After Being Struck by Car Following Dispute at ELTA Branch

Published January 24, 2026, 17:07
Employee Injured After Being Struck by Car Following Dispute at ELTA Branch

A serious incident occurred on Saturday morning outside an ELTA branch in Vrilissia, resulting in injuries to an employee. According to reports, the woman had a disagreement with a man regarding a package. The dispute escalated and moved outside, where the man collected the package without signing for it and drove away. The employee followed him to request his signature, and the accident occurred. Witnesses state that the man had visited the store the previous day but the package was not ready for pickup. He returned today, and, according to the same witnesses, angrily collected the package without signing and left. The injured woman was transported to KAT hospital, where she is being treated, but her life is not in danger. The man initially left the scene but later returned and was arrested by the Hellenic Police. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and are expected to prosecute the driver for negligent bodily harm. Video footage of the incident has circulated on social media, sparking strong reactions.