In the early hours of Thursday, a chaotic scene unfolded in the center of Heraklion, Crete, when a car driven by a 47-year-old man lost control after hitting a parked vehicle and crashed into the glass front of a mini-market. The incident occurred around 5:15 am on Kaleokairi Avenue, highlighting not only the dangers of impaired driving but also the potential for serious property damage in urban areas.

Following the collision, the driver, who was found to have consumed alcohol, was arrested for dangerous driving and violations of traffic laws. The crash resulted in significant damage to both the car and a motorcycle parked nearby, as well as to the front of the mini-market, although fortunately, no injuries were reported.

This incident raises ongoing concerns about the impact of alcohol on driving behavior in Greece, particularly in busy urban centers where the risk of accidents can have serious consequences for public safety and local businesses. Authorities are likely to address these issues further to prevent such incidents in the future and to ensure the safety of both drivers and pedestrians in the area.