Seriously injured – earthquake in Crete: stone hits holidaymakers

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An accident happened on Sunday on the Greek island of Crete, which is very popular among tourists. While hiking, there was a stone fall that seriously injured a vacationer. So far, all indications point to it being caused by an earthquake.

Civil protection called on all people in the region to leave the gorges in southern Crete immediately. There is a risk of falling stones.

The injured man had to be taken to hospital by helicopter. It was initially unclear what nationality he had. According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck at 10:40 a.m. local time (9:40 a.m. CEST).

The center of the earthquake was in the popular holiday resort of Sougia in southwest Crete. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. In addition to the sandy beaches, the hiking trails there also attract many tourists.

Source: Krone

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