A tragic accident in Limassol claimed the life of 20yearold Demetris Michael when his vehicle veered off a cliff in Ayia Phyla. Emergency services responded to the scene, discovering the overturned vehicle at the cliff’s base, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the crash.
In Limassol, a 69yearold woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car driven by a 17yearold at a pedestrian crossing. Despite suffering severe head injuries, she is now “out of danger” after receiving immediate medical attention. The underage driver, who ran a red light, is currently in custody as authorities investigate the incident.
A man, 38, was critically injured in a headon collision with a lorry on a road between Polis Chrysochous and Argaka. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic incident, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the need for preventative measures such as attentive driving, improved road designs, and community awareness campaigns.
The motorcycle crash near Larnaca left a 42yearold man critically injured after losing control and being hit by an oncoming vehicle. Another rider suffered nonlifethreatening injuries, both were hospitalized, and an investigation is ongoing.
The Nicosia police, with the “Z” team, have conducted strategic traffic checks resulting in 319 complaints for traffic signal violations, 53 for speeding, and other safetyrelated infractions, in ongoing efforts to instill responsible driving and prevent accidents. These comprehensive efforts aim to curb reckless driving behaviors, ensuring road safety and protecting citizens from the dangers of noncompliance with traffic laws in Nicosia.
The ongoing maintenance on NicosiaLimassol and PaphosLimassol highways includes repairs on safety barriers, installation of reflective studs, and road surface improvements. Scheduled from 9 PM to 5 AM, MondayThursday, and from 8 PM to 5:30 AM, avoiding weekends, the works are expected to finish by February 29 and March 21, respectively. Traffic is being rerouted with advisories for safe driving around construction zones to ensure the safety of drivers and construction workers.
Ongoing highway maintenance in Cyprus, particularly on the NicosiaLimassol and PaphosLimassol routes, involves safety barrier repairs and road surface overhauls, with work carried out at night to minimize traffic disruptions. Motorists should drive carefully, plan for potential delays, and follow signage for lane closures and diversions during this period.
Enhanced road safety measures were implemented during the European Roadpol Safety Week in Paphos District, with a focus on detailed inspections of buses and trucks, verification of vehicle documentation, and addressing multiple traffic violations and technical noncompliances. The operation resulted in the revocation of suitability certificates for unfit vehicles, identification of 121 violations, and enforcement actions to ensure compliance with safety regulations among professional drivers.
The European Traffic Police Network’s road safety inspection campaign uncovered multiple violations, including speeding, overloaded cargo, lack of permits, and absence of protective bars, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures in the Ammochostos district.
Ongoing highway maintenance is taking place on NicosiaLimassol and PaphosLimassol highways. Safety barrier repairs and reflective studs installation are being carried out on the NicosiaLimassol highway between Akti Kynirgi and Germasogeia, with nighttime works scheduled till February 29. Comprehensive road maintenance is ongoing on the PaphosLimassol highway in both directions, aiming for completion by March 21. Drivers are advised to drive cautiously, reduce speed, maintain safe distance, and follow temporary road signs for a smooth and safe journey.
