The 5-year-old who was swept away in Piraeus is fighting for his life – “I didn’t see them” shouted the driver

It all started when a passing vehicle ran over five people, including three children. The 36-year-old driver dragged two women, 53 and 33 years old, who at that time tried to cross the road, as well as three children, a ten-year-old boy, an 8-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy who were initially transported to Janeio where he was intubated and subsequently deemed necessary his transfer to the Children’s Ag. Sofia where he is hospitalized in the ICU, with the doctors characterizing his condition as critical.

According to the first information, the driver of the car that took the five people away claims that he did not see them. He was also arrested and is being held at the Piraeus Traffic Police, which has taken over the preliminary investigation for the traffic accident.

What he said in his deposition

According to new information, the 26-year-old driver claimed in his testimony that the people suddenly appeared in front of him, while the results of the blood tests he underwent to determine if he was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs are also awaited.

Meanwhile, the EL.AS investigation is ongoing. for the traffic accident that occurred last night on Piraeus Street, where a 26-year-old car driver ran over and injured two women, 53 and 33 years old, mother and daughter respectively, and the three children of the 33-year-old woman, two boys 10 and 5 years old and a girl 8 years.

At the same time, the Piraeus Traffic Police, which has undertaken the preliminary investigation of the case, is taking statements from other witnesses in order to establish the circumstances of the accident.

It is noted that the driver of the vehicle was arrested and is expected to be brought before the Prosecutor of Piraeus within the day.

What does the medical notice say?

According to the medical announcement, in addition to the 5-year-old who is hospitalized in ICU, two adults, a mother and daughter aged 53 and 33 respectively, were injured, as well as the other two children.

The 10-year-old boy and the 8-year-old girl were taken by ambulance to the Children’s Hospital Ag. Sofia, where their minor injuries were found and they are being treated at a surgical clinic.

The two adult women were taken to the Erythros hospital where they are being treated with knee and tibia fractures.