A British teenager is fighting for his life in a hospital in Athens after falling from a hotel balcony in the city's Chalandri district. The 17-year-old fell from the first floor of a hotel during the early hours of Friday.
Emergency services responded quickly and transported the boy to the Red Cross Hospital, where he remains in serious condition with multiple injuries. A source described his condition as "touch and go," adding that he has been placed on life support in the intensive care ward.
Greek authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. A local supermarket owner has been arrested on suspicion of selling alcohol to the teenager prior to the fall. An investigator stated that while the exact circumstances are still being determined, alcohol consumption was a factor in the incident.
The incident occurred in the Chalandri area, known for its nightlife. The teenager was intubated at the hospital, and no further updates on his condition have been released.
This incident follows another serious injury involving a British tourist in Greece earlier this week. A 50-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a rock that fell from the Nydri waterfalls in Lefkada. She required surgery and a breathing tube, and was expected to be transferred to a specialized trauma center in Athens. Several other tourists sustained minor injuries from falling stones at the waterfall site, which is a popular tourist attraction known for its steep, rocky terrain.