Driver arrested after striking six pedestrians in Argaka

A 66-year-old British driver was arrested on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after striking six pedestrians in the village of Argaka, Paphos district. The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. near a local festival. The victims include a 42-year-old man, a 37-year-old pregnant woman, their children aged five and seven, and a couple aged 65 and 64. Following the initial collision, the driver failed to stop and traveled approximately 500 meters further before crashing his vehicle into a concrete roadside structure.

All six victims were transported to Paphos General Hospital. The 65-year-old man, the 64-year-old woman, and the 37-year-old pregnant woman were held for observation as a precaution, while the remaining victims, including the two children, were treated and later discharged. The driver was taken into custody after failing a preliminary breathalyzer test and subsequently failing to provide a satisfactory sample for a final alcohol test. Police are investigating the incident, including charges of leaving the scene of an accident without providing assistance.