Car stuck after pothole appears in Athens street amid heavy rain
A car got stuck in a pothole that opened up on an Athens street amid heavy rain.
The pothole on Halkidos Street appeared following recent roadworks by a utility company. Municipal officials quickly responded, securing the area and coordinating with the contractor so that the car owner would be compensated.
The municipality has identified around 200 flood-prone spots and monitors them with inspections, drones and municipal police. They reported that regular cleaning of city drains has helped reduce flooding issues, with 14,700 drains cleaned this year.
