Fatal collision between passenger car and truck in Serres, Greece

A fatal head-on collision occurred on the morning of August 7, 2026, on the Drama-Amphipolis National Road near Palaiokomi, Serres. The accident involved a passenger vehicle and a truck, occurring at approximately 07:30. The victims, a 43-year-old mother and her son, were pronounced dead at the scene. Reports regarding the son's age differ; one source identifies him as 24 years old, while another, citing his father, specifies he was 21.

Emergency services, including the Hellenic Police, two fire engines, and EKAB ambulance crews, responded to the site to extract the victims and manage the scene. The 56-year-old truck driver sustained injuries and was transported to the Drama General Hospital for treatment. The victims were Albanian nationals traveling to their workplace at the time of the collision. The impact caused severe damage to the passenger car, effectively destroying the vehicle.

Local authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact circumstances and causes of the accident. The truck driver has provided his account of the events to local media. The local community has expressed shock as the family mourns the loss of both mother and son.