Pregnant woman hospitalized after road accident in Parekklisia

On the morning of Friday, July 17, 2026, a road traffic accident occurred on the Nicosia-Limassol highway near Parekklisia. A pregnant woman involved in the collision was transported to the hospital by ambulance as a precautionary measure to undergo necessary medical examinations. While reports mention a multi-vehicle collision involving five cars, official police sources specifically noted the hospitalization of the pregnant individual. The exact state of health of the woman and the unborn child remains unconfirmed. Due to the accident, the right lane of the highway was temporarily closed to traffic. This closure caused increased congestion in the surrounding area. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident.