Serious accident involving three cyclists during race in Loutraki

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, a serious accident occurred during a cycling race in Loutraki, Greece, involving three athletes. A collision took place under circumstances that remain under investigation, leading to injuries for a Cypriot, a British, and an Italian competitor.

Medical teams and the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB) responded immediately to the scene. All three athletes were initially transported to the General Hospital of Corinth. The Italian cyclist, who sustained severe head injuries, was intubated at the Corinth hospital and subsequently transferred to the 'G. Gennimatas' General Hospital in Athens for specialized care. The Cypriot and British athletes were reported to have sustained lighter injuries and remain at the hospital in Corinth for further monitoring. The cycling competition was halted following the incident as authorities assessed the situation.

While reports confirm the identities of the nationalities involved, the exact cause of the crash is currently being investigated by local authorities. Officials, including the President of the Corinth Medical Association, Chrysovalantis Mellos, have been monitoring the health status of the injured participants.