nicosia crash — nicosia crash — An off-duty special constable has been involved in a serious crash in Nicosia, driving under the influence and without insurance. The incident occurred at approximately 8am this morning at a roundabout outside Nicosia General Hospital.
- All three drivers were taken to Nicosia General Hospital via ambulance for first aid. During this process, police conducted alcotest checks on the drivers involved in the collision.
- As a result of these findings, authorities are pursuing both criminal and disciplinary actions against the off-duty constable, who now faces serious repercussions for his actions.
The constable, aged 44, collided with two other vehicles while driving in circumstances that are still being investigated. His car struck a vehicle ahead, driven by a 43-year-old woman, which then was pushed into a third vehicle operated by a 38-year-old man.
The impact of the crash ignited a fire in both the 44-year-old’s and the 43-year-old’s cars, completely destroying both vehicles. The third car sustained damage primarily to its rear. Fire Service personnel arrived promptly to extinguish the blaze.
All three drivers were taken to Nicosia General Hospital via ambulance for first aid. During this process, police conducted alcotest checks on the drivers involved in the collision.
The tests revealed that the special constable had a blood alcohol level of 59 micrograms, significantly above the legal limit of 22 micrograms. Additionally, checks confirmed that he was driving without a valid insurance certificate.
As a result of these findings, authorities are pursuing both criminal and disciplinary actions against the off-duty constable, who now faces serious repercussions for his actions.
