A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a serious collision in Paphos, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by riders on the roads.
- A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a serious collision in Paphos, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by riders on the roads.
- Now receiving treatment at a private clinic in Limassol, doctors have described his condition as critical, with the first 48 hours deemed crucial for his recovery.
- The driver of the car was subjected to a breathalyser and narcotest, both of which returned negative results, indicating no alcohol or drugs were involved at the time of the accident.
The 38-year-old man was involved in an accident just before 11 p.m. on a central avenue in Kissonerga while on his way to Peyia. He collided with a car driven by a 47-year-old woman under circumstances that are still being investigated.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, where the motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered multiple fractures. He was rushed to a local hospital and subsequently intubated due to the severity of his injuries.
Now receiving treatment at a private clinic in Limassol, doctors have described his condition as critical, with the first 48 hours deemed crucial for his recovery.
The driver of the car was subjected to a breathalyser and narcotest, both of which returned negative results, indicating no alcohol or drugs were involved at the time of the accident.
Authorities from the Paphos traffic department and the Peyia police station are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, as the frequency of serious road incidents involving motorcyclists remains a worrying trend in the region.
