Corfu, June 14 – A 57-year-old French tourist was injured on Friday afternoon while aboard a rented speedboat in the sea area of Palaiokastritsa, Corfu. The incident, which resulted in chest injuries for the tourist, occurred due to the vessel bouncing on waves during a scenic cruise. She is currently receiving treatment at Corfu General Hospital.
Incident Details Emerge
The Port Authority of Palaiokastritsa was informed of the accident on Saturday afternoon. According to local reports from corfutvnews.gr, the 57-year-old woman sustained her injuries when the speedboat she was on experienced a sudden bounce due to choppy waters.
Immediate Response and Hospitalization
Following the incident, the speedboat immediately returned to Agia Triada beach in Palaiokastritsa. From there, the injured tourist was transported by an EKAV ambulance to Corfu General Hospital, where she remains hospitalized for her injuries.
Investigation Underway, Operator Sought
The A’ Port Department of Palaiokastritsa of the Central Port Authority of Corfu has initiated a preliminary investigation into the incident. Authorities are currently searching for the 27-year-old Greek operator of the speedboat as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the accident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The condition of the injured tourist has not been publicly disclosed beyond her hospitalization.
Source: https://www.newsbomb.gr/ellada/story/1742735/kerkyra-gallida-touristria-travmatistike-se-taxyploo-nosileyetai-sto-nosokomeio
