77-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition following Paphos car accident

A 77-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition following a severe traffic accident in Paphos on August 26, 2026. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the driver was traveling on Vasileos Stasioikou Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle. The car veered off the road and collided with the perimeter wall of a private residence.

Emergency services transported the victim initially to the Polis Chrysochous Hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently transferred to the Paphos General Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Medical staff have described his health status as serious. The local police station in Polis Chrysochous has launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision.