Two Italian Tourists Hurt by Plane Engine Blast at Greek Airport
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Two Italian tourists were injured at Skiathos airport in Greece after being knocked to the ground by the powerful exhaust from a plane's engines during take-off.
Skiathos is well known for having a runway that runs close to a road and a popular beach. Tourists often gather nearby to watch planes take off at close range.
According to reports, the two women were standing in this area when a plane began its take-off. The strong blast of hot air from the engines threw both women to the ground.
One of the tourists is now said to be in serious condition following the incident. The other woman was also injured, though the details of her condition were not fully described.
Skiathos airport has become a well-known spot for so-called "plane spotters", who travel there specifically to watch and photograph aircraft taking off from very short distances.
This kind of incident has raised concerns about safety around the airport, as tourists are sometimes allowed to stand very near the runway without proper protection.
Authorities may need to review the rules for visitors near the airport to prevent similar accidents in the future.
No further details, such as the airline or flight involved, have been confirmed at this time.
Vocabulary8 words
- exhaust
- hot gas and air that comes out of an engine
- runway
- a long strip of ground where planes take off and land
- blast
- a sudden strong rush of air
- serious condition
- in a dangerous or very bad state of health
- plane spotters
- people who like to watch and photograph planes
- authorities
- people or groups in charge, such as officials or the government
- incident
- an event, often unexpected or unpleasant
- aircraft
- a machine that can fly, like a plane
Quiz
Answer key
1. The powerful exhaust from a plane's engines 2. To watch planes take off at close range 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Two Italian tourists were injured at Skiathos airport in Greece after being knocked to the ground by the powerful _____ from a plane's engines during take-off.
Skiathos is well known for having a _____ that runs close to a road and a popular beach. Tourists often gather nearby to watch planes take off at close range.
According to reports, the two women were standing in this area when a plane began its take-off. The strong _____ of hot air from the engines threw both women to the ground.
One of the tourists is now said to be in _____ _____ following the incident. The other woman was also injured, though the details of her condition were not fully described.
Skiathos airport has become a well-known spot for so-called "_____", who travel there specifically to watch and photograph aircraft taking off from very short distances.
This kind of _____ has raised concerns about safety around the airport, as tourists are sometimes allowed to stand very near the runway without proper protection.
_____ may need to review the rules for visitors near the airport to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think people like to watch planes take off up close?
- Do you think airports should stop tourists from standing near runways? Why or why not?
- Have you ever visited a place known for a dangerous or risky attraction?
- What safety measures do you think should be put in place at Skiathos airport?