Woman injured after quad bike falls into sea at Cape Greco
A 22-year-old woman suffered a fractured vertebra after losing control of a quad bike near the sea caves in Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A 22-year-old woman was injured on Thursday after the quad bike she was driving crossed a guardrail and fell into the sea at Cape Greco.
Accident near sea caves
Police said the incident occurred at around 11am near the sea caves area of Ayia Napa.
Preliminary investigations found that the woman was driving the four-wheeled motorcycle in a parking area with a 26-year-old passenger. She allegedly lost control while attempting to park.
The two occupants fell into a nearby ditch, while the quad bike continued forward, crossed the guardrails and ended up in the sea.
Driver remains in hospital
The 22-year-old was taken to Famagusta general hospital, where she was diagnosed with a fractured vertebra. She remains in hospital.
Videos circulating on social media showed the quad bike entering the water as people nearby watched.
Police attended the scene and carried out examinations as part of the investigation.
Safety measures
The sea caves have previously been the scene of accidents involving people falling from rocks and sustaining injuries.
Authorities have installed fencing and other safety measures in parts of the area in response to the risks.
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