US EditionGerman Tourist Injured by Jet Blast at Skiathos Airport
- On Monday morning, near the airport of Skiathos island, a German tourist was hurt after being knocked down by the strong jet blast from an aircraft during takeoff.
- The incident occurred because the tourist and another woman stood too close to the fence where spectators often gather despite posted warning signs.
- The aircraft accelerated for takeoff on a nearby road, and the jet blast forcefully threw one person to the ground while others ignored engine thrust risks.
- Authorities transported the injured tourist to a nearby medical center where reports confirmed only minor injuries after the impact.
- This event highlights ongoing safety risks from tourists approaching the airport perimeter despite warnings, indicating a need for better preventive measures.
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One of Greece's most unique airports has once again become the site of a dangerous incident.
A young German woman was in danger at a popular tourist attraction on Skiathos. The mayor showed little sympathy.
For tourists on Skiathos, it has become an attraction to observe planes a few metres above their heads when taking off and landing. In doing so, there is also danger from the aircraft turbines: A woman from Germany was captured by the turbine gases and slightly injured.
The young German woman received first aid from a doctor at the Health Center – Tourists continue the dangerous habit
A German tourist was injured while watching planes take off and land near the runway of a Greek airport.
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Written by:dpa On the popular Greek tourist island of Skiathos, a German tourist has been injured after she had stopped too close to the start-and-land train of the local airport. As Mayor Thodoris Tzoumas told ERTNews, the woman is not in danger of life. The airport of the island lies right next to a beach and a road. The landing planes therefore fly literally a few meters above the head of the observers. Also on departure, strong gusts emerge,…
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