Alonnisos: woman, 50, killed when husband's truck hits her while reversing

The accident

On Sunday, 15 November 2026, at about 14:00, a 50-year-old woman died on the Greek island of Alonnisos after being struck by a truck driven by her husband. The couple had travelled to an area of the island to cut firewood. According to early reports, the husband was reversing and did not notice that his wife was behind the vehicle, which dragged her to the ground. She suffered a fatal head injury, according to the first information available.

Police and prosecutors

The husband was taken to the Alonnisos police station, and he is expected to be brought before the competent prosecutor under the procedure for negligent homicide. Reports differ on his status: one outlet said he had been arrested, while others said only that he was taken to the station. Police are examining the exact circumstances of the accident to establish how it happened.

Autopsy and transfer of the body

The woman's body is to undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the precise cause of death. According to taxydromos.gr, as relayed by NEWS 24/7, the body was expected to be transferred first to Volos and then to Larissa for the examination. The exact route was not confirmed in the other reports.

The victim and her family

The woman originally came from Thessaloniki but had lived on Alonnisos for many years, the birthplace of her husband. The couple had two children together. Local reports describe her as particularly well liked by the island community, and her death has caused deep grief among residents.