Two traffic accidents reported in Cyprus

On the evening of October 21, 2026, a severe head-on collision occurred on the old Limassol-Paphos road near Pissouri. A vehicle driven by a 58-year-old man collided with another car driven by a 50-year-old man at approximately 19:45. Six people were involved in total: the two drivers, the 58-year-old's 65-year-old wife and a couple aged 60 and 53, along with the 50-year-old's 49-year-old wife. Four of the six individuals are currently hospitalized with serious injuries. Police authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, noting that street lighting was not identified as a contributing factor.

Separately, on October 22, 2026, a traffic accident occurred on the Ayia Napa-Larnaca highway near Pyla. Both traffic lanes heading towards Larnaca were temporarily closed, with police diverting vehicles through the hard shoulder. Authorities reported that no information regarding potential injuries was available at the time of the announcement. Drivers have been urged to exercise caution and follow instructions from officers at the scene.