Two young people critically injured in Paphos motorcycle accident

A serious traffic accident occurred late on July 22, 2026, on the road between Latsi and Baths of Aphrodite in the Paphos district of Cyprus. A 22-year-old Cypriot man riding a large-displacement motorcycle lost control of the vehicle at a curve, causing it to swerve off the road and strike trees. The motorcycle, which police noted did not have registration plates, subsequently overturned.

The driver and his passenger, a young woman, were both severely injured. While reports initially identified the passenger as 22, subsequent updates from OmegaLive clarified she is 21 years old and a German national. The driver suffered a ruptured spleen and internal hemorrhaging, requiring emergency surgery; he remains intubated in the Intensive Care Unit of Paphos General Hospital. The passenger sustained fractures to her limbs and was transferred to a hospital in Limassol for further treatment. Both individuals were reported to be wearing safety helmets at the time of the collision.

Local authorities are currently investigating the specific circumstances surrounding the accident. While preliminary reports suggested the incident took place on the road to Latsi, one source specified the location as Simaioforou Akamantos Street.