The process of gas transmission is underway – new and old national-level kilometer lines

Process of moving dangerous goods There was a fire in the tanker Today, Thursday, noon, on the highway Athens – CorinthAt its height Wicked ladderCorinth downwards.

The tanker, which was carrying approximately 7.5 tonnes of gas, caught fire under yet-to-be-specified circumstances while it was moving along the 46th kilometer of NEO. Athens – Corinth, upstream of Corinth.

The driver managed to get out of the vehicle and is safe.

The fire in the vehicle was extinguished, however for safety reasons – and due to the fear of an explosion – the traffic of vehicles was stopped on the old national road in the direction of Corinth and the new national road Athens – Corinth:

1. From the 39th kilometer to Corinth
2. From the height of the Elefsina toll road to Corinth
3. From the 57th kilometer towards Athens

Due to traffic regulations, thousands of vehicles are queuing for km. At around 20.00 hours, the traffic police were found to have opened both lanes on the old national highway.

Emphasized by Fire departmentIn cooperation with the traffic and the Hellenic police, an effort is being made to divert vehicles on two lanes of the old national road until the process is completed, due to the dangerous nature of the situation. According to energy code and availability of safety technician.

Shifting of dangerous goods from tanker lorry is going on at 46th km, NEO. Athens – Corinth. Related press release: https://t.co/abed2VAs6y

– Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) August 17, 2023

In its announcement, Olympia Odos called on drivers on the road to comply with traffic instructions and to exercise caution when crossing the area, while those who have not yet started their journey should postpone it temporarily.

Change in suburban schedule

According to Hellenic Train, due to the incident, routes on the Gyatos suburban line will be operated on the section between Piraeus – Megara – Piraeus until further notice.

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