Woman, 50, injured in Polis Chrysochous crash as second cyclist flees
A 50-year-old woman was hospitalised after a car hit two cyclists near Polis Chrysochous, and police are looking for the other cyclist, who left the scene.
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. A 50-year-old woman was hurt on Thursday afternoon when a car and two cyclists collided, and police are trying to find the second cyclist, who left the scene.
How the collision happened
Police said the incident took place at about 3.30pm on the road linking Polis Chrysochous with Androlikou. An 80-year-old man was at the wheel of a car that struck a bicycle in front of it. The bicycle was pushed into another cyclist riding beside it, and both women fell onto the road.
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One of the cyclists left the scene and is being sought by police. The other, aged 50, was first taken to Polis Chrysochous hospital and then transferred to Paphos general hospital. Doctors diagnosed an orbital fracture and leg injuries, and she remains in hospital for further treatment.
Police inquiries
Police stated that the injured woman was living in Cyprus illegally. The 80-year-old driver was taken to a police station and questioned. Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are continuing.
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