Classmates unveil banner for critically injured 16-year-old Aris
Classmates of 16-year-old Aris displayed a banner of support as he remains in critical condition after an August traffic collision in Aglantzia.
Aglantzia, Cyprus. Classmates of 16-year-old Aris marked the first day of the new school year by unveiling a banner supporting him as he continues to fight for his life.
The banner read, “Aris, we believe in you, we’re with you,” and included his photograph, expressing support for Aris and his family.
Collision under investigation
Aris was seriously injured in a traffic collision at about 2am on Friday, August 7, 2026.
A vehicle travelling from Georgiou Griva Digeni Avenue towards Larnakos Avenue struck Aris while he was riding an electric scooter and dragged him along the road, under circumstances still under investigation.
Driver arrested
Aris was taken to Nicosia General Hospital, where he underwent surgery and remains in critical condition.
The vehicle was found shortly afterwards at another location. A 27-year-old man reported to have been the driver was given a confirmatory breath test, which returned a result of 73 per cent, compared with the legal limit of 22 microgrammes per cent. He was arrested for an offence committed in the act.
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