Driver arrested after car hits six pedestrians in Argaka
A 66-year-old driver was arrested after hitting six pedestrians, including two children, in Argaka on Saturday evening and testing positive for alcohol in a preliminary breath test.
Argaka, Cyprus. A 66-year-old driver was arrested after his car hit six pedestrians, including two young children, in Argaka in Paphos district on Saturday evening.
Six pedestrians taken to hospital
The collision occurred shortly before 6.30pm. Police said the driver lost control of his vehicle.
The pedestrians were a couple aged 42 and 37, their children aged five and seven, and a second couple aged 65 and 64.
Ambulances took all six to Paphos general hospital. The 65-year-old man, the 64-year-old woman and the 37-year-old woman were kept in for observation as a precaution. No details about the condition of the other three victims have been made public.
Driver detained after preliminary breath test
The driver did not stop after the collision. About half a kilometre further on, he lost control again and struck a concrete manhole, bringing the car to a halt.
A preliminary breath test was positive for alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
Polis police are continuing the investigation.
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