Vehicle catches fire on Limassol-Nicosia highway following collision

A vehicle caught fire while traveling on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway near the Moni exit on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The incident occurred during severe weather conditions, which included heavy rainfall and strong winds affecting Cyprus. According to the Fire Service, the blaze started after the vehicle collided with a safety barrier along the road.

The driver successfully exited the car before it was completely destroyed, and no injuries were reported. To ensure public safety and manage the incident, police officers arrived at the scene and temporarily closed the left lane of the motorway. This action was necessary due to thick black smoke that significantly reduced visibility for passing motorists. Police urged drivers to exercise caution, maintain safe following distances, and reduce their speed while traveling through the area. Emergency crews remained on site to extinguish the fire and regulate traffic flow.