Vehicle fire on Limassol-Nicosia motorway follows crash during adverse weather

On Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2026, a vehicle caught fire while traveling on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, near the Moni exit. The incident occurred during a period of inclement weather affecting Cyprus, marked by heavy rain and strong winds. According to Fire Department reports, the blaze was triggered after the vehicle collided with a safety railing on the side of the road. Fortunately, the driver was able to exit the vehicle in time and did not sustain any injuries.

The fire, which destroyed the vehicle, resulted in the temporary closure of the left lane of the motorway to ensure the safety of passing drivers, as smoke significantly reduced visibility. Police officers were dispatched to the scene to manage traffic flow, which was diverted to the right lane, and to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Authorities urged passing motorists to maintain safe speeds and distances due to the slick road surfaces and poor conditions. Subsequent reports from October 15 indicate that heavy rainfall and poor visibility continued to affect several other motorway stretches across the island, including sections between Tseri, Pera Chorio Nisou, Kornos, and Paphos, prompting ongoing safety warnings from the Police.