Two tourists visiting the ancient site of Delphi in Central Greece were injured on Monday evening after a section of the cliff collapsed.
The two travelers were visiting the Tholos of Delphi at the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia when the rocks fell. The two were taken to the hospital of Amfissa nearby as the police cordoned off the road which connects the archaeological site.
According to Lamiareport.gr, the two tourists were from Spain. One remains hospitalized while the other was released with minor injuries.
The site is overseen by the Municipality of Fokida and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Fokida. A special unit has been sent to the scene to assess the safety of the area. According to reports, there are signs along the site warning of falling rocks.
In the meantime, police closed off the road connecting the archaeological site of Delphi with Arachova diverting traffic through the Itea – Distomo road.
Last month, a 33-year-old Ukrainian hiker residing in Germany was killed by falling rocks inside the Samaria Gorge on Crete, following a sudden rain storm. Authorities on Crete said they had not prohibited entry to the gorge on that day because they were never warned of the imminent storm.
