Car collides with ambulance in Loutraki, injuring two paramedics
A private car and an EKAB ambulance collided at the intersection of Karantani and Evangelistrias streets on Saturday evening, leaving the ambulance driver seriously injured and the co-driver with lighter wounds. Conflicting reports mention possible light injuries for the car's occupants.
The crash
Late on Saturday afternoon, 20 June 2026, a private car collided with an ambulance belonging to Greece's National Emergency Centre (EKAB) at the junction of Karantani and Evangelistrias streets in Loutraki, a coastal town near Corinth. The impact was described across all reports as particularly violent, causing heavy damage to both vehicles. Photographs from the scene show crumpled bodywork and shattered glass, reflecting the severity of the collision. The exact sequence of events (which vehicle entered the intersection first, whether lights or sirens were active) has not been disclosed by authorities. The crash happened during daylight hours, disrupting local traffic while emergency crews worked.
Injuries and medical response
The ambulance driver bore the brunt of the impact and was seriously hurt, while the co-driver escaped with lighter injuries. A second EKAB ambulance was dispatched immediately and arrived quickly at the scene to take over. The two injured paramedics were transported to the General Hospital of Corinth for medical examination and treatment. There are conflicting accounts about the car's occupants: while one source (H Kαθημερινή) reported that the people in the private vehicle also sustained light injuries, three other outlets (NEWS 24/7, NewsIT, and in.gr) stated that no injuries from the car were recorded. The discrepancy has not been clarified by official channels.
Conflicting reports
Local media diverged on whether the private car's occupants were injured. H Kαθημερινή reported light injuries for the car passengers, whereas NEWS 24/7, NewsIT, and in.gr all said no car injuries were recorded. This mismatch leaves the full injury tally uncertain. No hospital updates have confirmed admission of car passengers, and authorities have not issued a final count. The reason for the differing accounts is unknown.
Investigation underway
The Loutraki traffic division has launched a preliminary inquiry to determine the cause of the collision. Investigators are expected to examine the intersection, gather witness accounts, and possibly review security camera footage. The ambulance's mission at the time of the crash has not been disclosed, and no information about the private car's driver has been released. At this stage, no charges or citations have been announced. The investigation remains active, and authorities have said a formal statement will follow once the probe is complete.
