Limassol man, 80, dies in motorway collision near Avdimou
An 80-year-old Limassol man died after a collision on the Limassol–Paphos motorway near the Avdimou exit.
Avdimou, Cyprus. An 80-year-old man from Limassol, Andreas Giorgakis, died following a road collision on the Limassol–Paphos motorway near the Avdimou exit on Sunday morning.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, which occurred at around 11.30am.
Collision under investigation
Limassol Traffic Police chief Marios Charalambous said Giorgakis had stopped his vehicle on the motorway hard shoulder after the Avdimou exit while travelling from Limassol towards Paphos, for reasons that remain unknown.
He later attempted to re-enter the motorway when, under circumstances being investigated, a vehicle travelling in the same direction collided with his car.
Emergency response
Giorgakis became trapped in his vehicle and the Fire Service was called to extricate him. He was taken by ambulance to Limassol General Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death despite efforts to save him.
Police said he was not wearing a seat belt, a detail confirmed by first responders. The exact cause of death and the nature of his injuries will be determined by a post-mortem examination.
Other occupants injured
A couple from Paphos travelling in the second vehicle were injured and taken to hospital for medical checks.
Initial information indicated that the female passenger sustained more serious injuries, while her husband, who was driving, suffered lighter injuries. Their condition was not considered a cause for concern.
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