Authorities halted vehicle traffic on Doxapatri Street, from the height of Apokavkon Street, on the morning of Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The measure followed a natural gas leak from a house in the area. Several outlets described the closure as a precautionary step taken for safety reasons.
Most reports place the incident in Exarchia, while one report places it in the Lycabettus area. Traffic arrangements were applied on the street where the leaking house is located. Drivers were asked to follow the instructions of the competent authorities and to choose alternative routes.
According to one report, a crew from the competent company was expected on site to repair the fault. The sources do not say how long the closure would remain in place.
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Authorities halted vehicle traffic on Doxapatri Street, from the height of Apokavkon Street, on the morning of Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The precautionary closure followed a natural gas leak from a house, and a crew from the responsible company was expected to repair the fault.
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