A 24-year-old man is in critical condition following a serious incident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, where he was run over by a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man.
- A 24-year-old man is in critical condition following a serious incident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, where he was run over by a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man.
The collision occurred around 9.40am on Thursday. The victim was working as part of a roadworks crew when the driver struck him. After the initial impact, the vehicle crashed into a traffic sign before finally coming to a halt.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured man to hospital, where he remains in a critical state. Authorities have not released further details about his specific injuries.
Following the incident, police conducted a roadside test on the driver, which resulted in a positive reading for narcotics. He was subsequently arrested and is now facing charges related to the incident.
The Limassol police have opened an investigation to gather more details about the circumstances surrounding the collision. They are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in their inquiries.
