Fatal accident during mushroom picking in Morphou district

A 75-year-old woman, Militsa Fanti from Nicosia, died following a fatal fall while foraging for mushrooms in the Morphou district on the afternoon of November 7, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 15:50 when the woman, accompanied by a relative, lost her footing and plunged into a ravine under circumstances that are currently being investigated by local authorities.

Following the fall, the victim sustained severe head injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Nicosia General Hospital. Despite medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries later that same afternoon. The Kampos Police Station has launched an investigation to determine the exact conditions that led to the fatal accident. No further details regarding potential safety violations or specific terrain conditions have been disclosed at this time.