Venizeleio Hospital

Man dies after falling from Venetian walls in Iraklio

Police on Crete Tuesday were investigating the events leading to the death of a 40-year-old man who fell from the Venetian walls of Iraklio.

According to local media reports, the fall occurred at around 2.30 p.m.

The 40-year-old was transferred to the port's Venizeleio Hospital but died of his injuries before medics could operate.