Traffic collision on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Choirokoitia

On July 1, 2026, a road traffic accident occurred on the Nicosia–Limassol motorway in the direction of Limassol, near Choirokoitia, leading to the closure of the left lane. According to initial reports from OmegaLive, the incident involved a truck, a police patrol car, and a police van. The sequence of events began when the police van suffered a mechanical failure and stopped on the motorway, prompting a patrol unit to provide assistance. While the patrol car was parked approximately 100 meters away for safety, a truck collided with both the patrol vehicle and the police van. While some official sources stated that the accident resulted in material damage only with no injuries, other reports indicated that the police officers involved experienced neck and back pain from the impact. There were no detainees in the police van at the time. Drivers were advised to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of authorities, while the left lane remained temporarily closed to facilitate the scene clearance.