Driver seriously injured in single-vehicle accident in Larnaca

On the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, a serious single-vehicle traffic accident occurred on the road between Kofinou and Agios Theodoros in the Larnaca district. At approximately 20:35, authorities received a call regarding a driver trapped inside a vehicle that had struck a protective railing.

Police, ambulance services, and a rescue team from the Emergency Response Unit (EMAK) were dispatched to the scene. Emergency personnel utilized specialized hydraulic equipment to extricate the trapped driver from the wreckage. Following the successful operation, the victim was stabilized and transported by ambulance to a hospital to receive urgent medical care for serious injuries.

While initial reports from the scene suggested that the incident might prove fatal, subsequent updates from the police have confirmed that the driver remains hospitalized with severe injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and causes of the collision. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.