Vehicle plunges into sea at Piraeus port, one rescued unconscious, two trapped
A vehicle fell into the water at Piraeus harbor near Gate E2; rescuers pulled out an unconscious man aged about 40-50, while two elderly occupants remain trapped inside.
The incident occurred at the Piraeus port, specifically at the height of Gate E2, when a vehicle slipped into the sea. Emergency teams recovered a man in his forties to fifties who was unconscious. Inside the wreck, two older passengers are still confined. A rescue effort involving a coast guard boat, navy personnel, a submarine-missions unit, private vessels and a pilot-service boat is underway.
Why it matters
The accident underscores safety challenges at busy ports and the need for coordinated rescue resources.
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