Six injured in Limassol road collision and traffic disruption in Pyla

On the night of October 21, 2026, a severe head-on collision occurred on the old Limassol-Paphos road near Pissouri, involving two vehicles carrying a total of six passengers. Four individuals sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized, though they are currently reported to be out of danger. The victims include a 49-year-old woman with a potential aortic rupture, a 50-year-old man with spinal injuries, a 65-year-old woman with facial and hip fractures, and a 53-year-old woman suffering from severe chest injuries. Police are investigating the cause, with officials suggesting a potential loss of attention by one of the drivers.

In a separate incident on October 22, 2026, a traffic accident on the Agia Napa-Larnaca highway near Pyla caused both lanes toward Larnaca to close temporarily. Authorities diverted traffic through the emergency lane, and both lanes were successfully reopened to regular traffic within a short period of time. No injuries were reported in the highway incident. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Limassol accident, with plans to conduct witness interviews and finalize a detailed site analysis to determine exactly how the collision occurred.