Woman injured and trapped after car accident in Protaras

A traffic accident occurred early on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, in the Protaras area of the Famagusta district. At approximately 05:43, the Fire Service received a call reporting that a female driver had lost control of her vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and collide with a tree.

The Famagusta Fire Station responded to the scene with a rescue team and specialized equipment. Firefighters successfully extricated the woman, who had become trapped inside the wreckage due to the impact. Following the rescue operation, she was handed over to an ambulance crew and transported to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Famagusta General Hospital.

While the exact circumstances of the incident remain under investigation, local authorities reported that there were no immediate details available from the Police Press Office regarding the cause of the collision. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.