Limassol traffic police investigate collision during alleged street race

A serious traffic collision occurred on the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026, in the industrial area of Agios Sylas, Limassol. Video footage obtained by the Limassol traffic police shows two vehicles performing dangerous maneuvers and racing when one of them collided with a third vehicle, a Mazda, which was attempting to enter the road. While Philenews, Cyprus Times, and Sigma Live report that the driver of the Mazda sustained a fractured arm and required hospitalization, OmegaLive suggests that there were no severe injuries and that the involved parties were discharged after a precautionary check-up.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities gather testimonies and evidence. Limassol traffic police officially requested an arrest warrant from the District Court for the driver of the black vehicle involved in the collision, but the court rejected the application. Reports regarding the nature of the event vary, with some sources describing it as an illegal street race, while others, specifically OmegaLive, suggest the participants were practicing drifting maneuvers at the time of the crash.