Horror as tourist left seriously injured after freak jet blast incident on Skiathos

The tourist sustained serious head injuries. 08:59, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Updated: 09:08, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 (File picture) An Italian tourist was left seriously injured following a jet turbine incident (Image: Getty)A tourist was left seriously injured following an incident on the Greek island of Skiathos, according to local media. A 52-year-old Italian woman was thrown onto the ground by the turbine wash of a plane as it took off from the island's airport, state broadcaster ERT reports.The turbine wash sprays pure demineralised water and specialised detergents into the engine compressor, and removes other materials that could affect the aircraft. The woman sustained serious head injuries as she stood near a road next to Skiathos Airport known for plane spotting. Get the latest news from aroun