A 7-year-old boy is currently in critical condition at the Hippocratic Hospital of Thessaloniki after sustaining severe injuries on Friday evening, March 20, in the area of Agia Paraskevi, Veria. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM when the boy was playing outside of a church where he was attending with his mother. It remains unclear how he was injured, but he was discovered by a passerby who promptly alerted authorities and emergency services.

Initially, the boy was taken to the General Hospital of Veria, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was urgently transferred to Thessaloniki for specialized treatment. A 'lifeline' was set up for his transportation to the AHEPA hospital, where he underwent surgery. Subsequently, he was moved to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Hippocratic Hospital, where he is currently being kept intubated and remains in critical condition.

The situation has raised concerns within the community, with local authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's serious injuries. There is a keen interest in how the incident occurred, and it underscores the need for safety measures in public areas, particularly where children are present. As the community awaits updates on the child's condition, support and prayers are directed towards his recovery from this tragic event.