An elderly businessman set himself on fire on the main street of the city of Pyrgos on Friday evening and died before passersby or firefighters and paramedics could offer any help.
Eyewitnesses told local media, the 73-year-old man poured a liquid on himself and his clothes and set them on fire.
Passerby tried to extinguish the flames but without success.
He died before firefighters, police and ambulance paramedics arrive at the spot.
His body was taken the Forensic Service in Patras.
Local media ilialive reported that the man was a well-known businessman in the local community and that the tragedy took place outside a martial arts center..
It is alleged that “personal reasons” led the man to this desperate act.
No update on the tragedy on Saturday morning.
