Man, 85, in critical condition after Nicosia road accident
An 85-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a reversing car near the Anthoupolis refugee camp in Nicosia.
Nicosia, Cyprus. An 85-year-old man is in critical condition after being injured in a road accident in Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon.
The pedestrian was struck by a car reversing near Archbishop Makarios Square, close to the Anthoupolis refugee camp.
Accident details
Police said the accident occurred at about 3.45pm when a car driven by a 38-year-old man was reversing and struck the 85-year-old, who was walking behind the vehicle.
The injured man was taken to Nicosia General Hospital, where he was found to have suffered a cerebral haemorrhage and was admitted for treatment.
Driver tests
The 38-year-old driver tested negative for alcohol. A preliminary drug test returned a positive result.
Police investigations are continuing.
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