On Thursday, July 23, 2026, a truck overturned on the Nicosia-Limassol highway near the Dali industrial area, resulting in a significant spill of gravel across the road. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m., leading to a major disruption in traffic during the peak afternoon hours. Police officials immediately arrived at the scene to manage the situation and coordinate traffic flow as vehicles were forced to a crawl.

The accident caused the closure of the highway in the direction of Limassol, while the lanes toward Nicosia were also restricted, with traffic forced to divert through the emergency lane. Authorities issued an advisory for drivers heading toward Limassol to exit the highway near the new Nicosia ring road and use the old Nicosia-Limassol road, eventually rejoining the highway via the Pera Chorio Nisou entrance. The truck involved in the crash struck a metal railing before overturning, scattering its load across the lanes.

While the exact conditions surrounding the accident remain under investigation by local traffic police, cleanup efforts were initiated to clear the heavy volume of gravel from the road surface. Drivers were urged to remain extremely cautious while navigating the affected area.