Volos

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By Kostas Akrivos

Two Russian nationals were seriously injured following an explosion on board a cargo ship docked at Amaliapoli near Volos, central Greece, on Saturday.

Initial reports suggested that the incident occurred on board the Russian-flagged Nakhodka following an explosion in a storage area at the ship’s prow.

A 54-year-old businessman in Volos, central Greece, faced a prosecutor after being arrested on Friday for allegedly owing the state nearly 4.5 million euros in unpaid taxes. According to the police, the businessman allegedly owes the state 4,489,695.36 euros.

A 58-year-old German man was in critical condition after being hit by a car and abandoned while walking on the side of a road in Volos, central Greece, in the early hours of Saturday.

Police arrested the 25-year-old driver of the car shortly after.