The roads in Cyprus have dangerous conditions, with cars and motorcycles driving at excessive speeds and not following traffic rules. The country has a higher rate of fatalities on urban roads and amongst pedestrians compared to other EU countries. The main issues contributing to the problem are problematic training, lack of respect for other road users, and lack of traffic rule enforcement.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist is in extremely critical condition at the Nicosia general hospital after a severe road collision with a truck in Larnaca.
The 34-year-old truck driver involved in the accident that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Arun Kumar has been released pending his court appearance.
A 28-year-old Indian motorcyclist died in a collision with a truck in Larnaca. The accident happened when the truck attempted a right turn and hit the stationary motorcycle at a red light. The motorcyclist, who was married to a local Greek Cypriot, died from his injuries at the hospital. Initial tests on the truck driver for alcohol and drugs were negative, but a warrant will be issued for his arrest for further investigation.
A 30-year-old man named Eftyhios Haritou was killed in a road accident on Easter Day in Limassol. The accident involved a head-on collision between Haritou’s motorcycle and a vehicle, resulting in his death at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle and two passengers were injured but not seriously. The Limassol Traffic Police are investigating the incident.
A 26-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital after a crash in Larnaca.
Fact: A 19-year-old man was engulfed in flames after his motorbike crashed into an electricity pole in Dromoloxia.
A 43-year-old was arrested in Paphos for being suspected of involvement in an accident that injured a 54-year-old motorcyclist in Kissonerga. The accident occurred on Sunday morning, leaving the motorcyclist in critical condition at Paphos General Hospital. The arrest was made after police received an arrest warrant. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.