Tragic Incident at El. Venizelos - 67-Year-Old Dies During Disembarkation

A tragic incident occurred this morning at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”, with a 67-year-old woman losing her life while disembarking from a plane arriving from Kefalonia. The unfortunate woman, who had special needs, fell from the special lift along with her companion, resulting in serious injuries. First aid was provided immediately by airport staff, but the 67-year-old died while being transported to “Gennimatas” Hospital. The exact circumstances of the tragic incident are being investigated by the competent authorities. Athens International Airport has implemented safety protocols for the disembarkation of passengers with special needs, however, today's incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and improvement of procedures. The tragedy has shocked the airport community and an investigation has been launched to determine responsibilities and prevent similar incidents in the future.