15-year-old dies in Nicosia motorcycle crash; 17-year-old in critical condition

Nicosia, Cyprus. A 15-year-old boy died in a motorcycle accident in Nicosia on Thursday night, and a 17-year-old passenger remains in critical condition, police said on Friday.

Crash in Strovolos

Police said the incident happened at around 9.15pm on Thursday on Ifigenias Avenue in Strovolos, when the 15-year-old, riding with the 17-year-old as a passenger, collided with a car driven by a 39-year-old.

The motorcycle then crashed into a parked vehicle.

Hospitalisation and injuries

Both teenagers were injured and taken to Nicosia general hospital, where the 15-year-old died from his injuries.

The 17-year-old is being treated in the intensive care unit in critical condition.

Motorcycle reported stolen

Police said examinations showed the motorcycle had been reported stolen by its owner on March 9.

Investigations are ongoing.

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