79-year-old man dies after fall at Papanikolaou hospital in Thessaloniki

A 79-year-old man died on Monday afternoon following a fall at the Papanikolaou hospital in Thessaloniki. The incident occurred at approximately 15:00 when the man fell from the first floor of the facility. He sustained fatal injuries during the fall. Authorities are currently investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Police officers from the Pilea-Hortiatis department have launched a formal inquiry into the matter. No specific cause for the fall has been determined as of yet. The hospital has not released further statements regarding the identity of the patient or the cause of the event.