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Motorcycle catches fire after collision in Heraklion, rider burned

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A motorcycle caught fire following a collision with a car in Heraklion.
The 55-year-old rider sustained severe burns, covering nearly his entire body.
He is currently hospitalized in critical condition, but his life is not in danger according to doctors.
The accident occurred at a crossroads towards Metaxochori.
The flames spread from the motorcycle to the rider's clothing.

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A serious traffic accident occurred in Metaxochori, Heraklion, Crete, on June 26, 2026, involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. Reports indicate that the collision ignited a fire, engulfing the motorcycle and spreading flames to the clothing of the 55-year-old motorcycle rider. Eyewitness accounts and emergency services confirm that the rider sustained burns covering nearly his entire body.

The injured motorcyclist was transported to the PAGNI hospital for treatment. Although details regarding his condition have varied, some sources suggest he is being treated in critical condition but is not in immediate danger of losing his life. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances leading to the collision and subsequent fire.

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