A fatal traffic incident occurred early Monday morning (22 June 2026) in Imathia, northern Greece, when a man’s car veered off the road and plunged into an irrigation canal near the village of Niselli.
Passersby alerted authorities after spotting the vehicle submerged in the canal. A significant firefighting response was deployed to the scene, with six firefighters and three vehicles mobilized for the rescue operation. Using specialized equipment, they managed to retrieve the man from the vehicle and the canal.
The man was pulled from the water unconscious and immediately transported by EKAB (Greek National Emergency Medical Service) ambulance to the nearest hospital. Medical staff confirmed his death upon arrival.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, including possible contributing factors such as road conditions, visibility, or driver error. The probe remains ongoing.