Motorcyclist narrowly avoids head-on collision with tanker truck in Greece

On August 13, 2026, a motorcyclist in Greece narrowly avoided a lethal head-on collision after a tanker truck driver attempted an illegal overtaking maneuver on a road curve. The incident was recorded by a camera mounted on the rider's helmet, with the footage subsequently circulating online.

The video shows the motorcyclist traveling legally in their lane when the tanker suddenly crosses a double solid line to pass a grey car, occupying the entire opposite lane. The rider reacts instantly by steering toward the shoulder of the road, missing the truck by a matter of seconds. In the recording, the visibly shaken rider is heard expressing his shock at the near-miss incident.

Authorities have identified the maneuver as a severe violation of road safety regulations, highlighting the extreme danger posed by the truck driver's decision to overtake on a curve. While no official updates on legal consequences for the truck driver were provided by the sources, the incident serves as a stark warning regarding road traffic safety standards in the region.