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Woman Dies in Greece Due to Severe Weather – Swept Away by Torrential Waters

Published January 21, 2026, 20:06
Woman Dies in Greece Due to Severe Weather – Swept Away by Torrential Waters

Severe weather in Greece has resulted in tragedy, with a woman found dead in Ano Glyfada after being swept away by torrential waters and trapped under a car that was also carried away. The Fire Department attempted to rescue her, but she was already deceased. Videos from the area show the intensity of the weather, with cars and bins being swept along. Simultaneously, in Paralio Astros, a coast guard officer lost his life while trying to moor a boat, being swept away by waves and hitting his head. The Minister of Shipping, Vassilis Kikilias, expressed his condolences to the family and colleagues of the unfortunate coast guard officer, emphasizing the risks faced by coast guard personnel while performing their duties.