Limassol, Cyprus. A 38-year-old man was arrested on Monday after police said he drove under the influence of alcohol and caused a chain of collisions in central Limassol. Several drivers sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Sequence of collisions
The crashes occurred at around 6.20am on Christodoulou Hadjipavlou street when the driver struck a vehicle ahead of him, triggering a collision involving four other vehicles before continuing along the road.
Police said the vehicle then mounted the pavement and crashed into a pole.
Alcohol test and arrest
Officers who attended the scene carried out alcohol tests and arrested the driver after he recorded a reading well above the legal limit.
Police said his final breathalyser result was 97 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, compared with the legal limit of 22.
Injuries and court appearance
Several drivers involved in the crashes sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment, though their injuries are not believed to be serious.
The 38-year-old remains in police custody, and police said the case is expected to be brought before Limassol district court tomorrow.