85-year-old dies after car collision in Anthoupolis
An 85-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing car in Anthoupolis, while police investigate the collision.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Andreas Christou, 85, died after sustaining injuries when he was struck by a car in the Anthoupolis refugee settlement, police confirmed on Friday.
The collision occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Archbishop Makarios Square.
Collision and investigation
Christou was walking behind a car being reversed by a 38-year-old driver at about 3.45pm when he was struck.
He suffered a cerebral haemorrhage and was taken by ambulance to Nicosia general hospital, where he was treated in critical condition before dying from his injuries.
The driver tested positive in a preliminary drugs test and negative for alcohol, police said.
Lakatamia police are investigating the circumstances of the collision.
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