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VIDEO: Water Pipe Burst in Thessaloniki Injures Four Workers

Published January 27, 2026, 08:21

A serious workplace accident occurred in Thessaloniki when a water pipe belonging to EYATH burst during repair work. Four workers were injured in the incident, with one being thrown into the air and sustaining a leg injury. Residents of the area reported hearing a loud noise, like an explosion, before the pipe burst. EYATH announced that it has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances under which the accident occurred. The injured were taken to the hospital, with one suffering a fractured leg and the others being hospitalized as a precaution.