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Cleaning Workers Hospitalized in Chania Due to Toxic Waste Exposure

Published December 30, 2025, 14:13
Cleaning Workers Hospitalized in Chania Due to Toxic Waste Exposure

Cleaning workers from the Municipality of Chania were rushed to Chania Hospital suffering from respiratory poisoning after inhaling toxic fumes from waste illegally dumped in a green waste bin. The incident occurred in the Pyrgos area of Kounoupidiana. Mayor Tsoupakis condemned the act, highlighting the danger faced by workers and the need to protect the environment.