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Car accident on Attiki Odos – Car swerved after the exit of the Aigaleo Regional Road on the stream to the Airport

The second traffic accident within a few hours on Attiki Odos

Newsroom December 20 01:55

A car overturned at noon on Friday on Attiki Odos after the exit of the Aigaleo regional road, in the direction of the airport.

Μεγάλη εκροή τσιμέντου στο ύψος του κόμβου Κύμης στο ρεύμα προς Ελευσίνα. Δεξιές λωρίδες κλειστές.
Αναμένονται πολύ μεγάλες καθυστερήσεις. https://t.co/vWr1dn1FBl

— Attiki Odos Traffic (@aodostraffic) December 20, 2024

Two traffic accidents on Attiki Odos have caused severe congestion on the roads. At the same time, the Traffic Police are gradually implementing measures starting today in preparation for the Christmas holiday season. These include increased road policing and traffic adjustments at the entrances and exits of major urban centers. The measures will remain in effect until January 8.

The first traffic accident occurred after the Periferiaki Egaleo exit in the direction toward the airport. About 30 minutes later, a car went off the road on Attiki Odos after the Periferiaki Egaleo exit, also in the direction of the airport.

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Shortly before, Attiki Odos reported a major spill of cement at the Kymis junction in the direction of Elefsina.

According to reports, cement spilled onto the road from a heavy vehicle, leading to the closure of two lanes near Nerantziotissa.

Heavy traffic is also being recorded on Kifisias Avenue, from Alsos Syggrou to central Athens streets.

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Traffic Update on Attiki Odos as of 13:50

Significant delays on Attiki Odos due to spilled cement – Kifisias Avenue is impassable, and traffic on Kifisos is at a standstill.

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