Student involved in school bus altercation in Limassol

On Thursday, October 9, 2026, a serious incident occurred on a school bus in Limassol, Cyprus, when a group of students caused a disturbance and vandalism. During the commotion, one student threw a shoe at the bus driver, resulting in head injuries to both the driver and a female student who was present on the bus.

The bus service was immediately interrupted following the altercation. Emergency services, including an ambulance and the police, were called to the scene. The driver was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, while the injured student was collected by her parents to seek further care. The shoe was seized by authorities as evidence for the ongoing investigation.

The Polemidia Police Station has initiated an ex officio investigation into the case, although the driver opted not to file a formal written complaint, providing only a verbal description of the events. Meanwhile, the transport company EMEL has contacted the school management and the parents' association president to coordinate further disciplinary measures and ensure passenger safety during future school transport routes.