Thirteen-year-old boy dies in electric scooter accident in Ilia

A 13-year-old boy died following a collision between his electric scooter and a motor vehicle in Makrisia, Ilia. Initial reports from local media suggest the boy was traveling from Profitis Ilias toward the village center when he attempted to avoid a parked car, entered the opposite lane, and collided with an oncoming vehicle. Conflicting details exist regarding the medical response, as some reports mention the victim was transported to the Krestena Hospital, while others indicate he was taken to the Pyrgos General Hospital. The victim suffered fatal injuries, including trauma to the chest and head, and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Krestena Police Department has launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the accident. This incident has prompted renewed public discourse regarding the safety of electric scooters, particularly concerning speed and the lack of protective gear like helmets among users.