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Two vehicles catch fire after three-car crash outside Nicosia General Hospital

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A three-car collision occurred at the roundabout outside Nicosia General Hospital, resulting in two of the vehicles catching fire. A police officer, who was off duty and later tested positive for alcohol, is reportedly involved in the crash. Two individuals sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment. The Fire Service responded to extinguish the flames engulfing the vehicles. A criminal and disciplinary investigation has been initiated against the involved officer.

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A three-vehicle collision occurred around 8:00 AM on July 16, 2026, at the roundabout outside Nicosia General Hospital, resulting in two of the vehicles catching fire. The crash involved a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old special constable, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, as confirmed by an alcohol test. He was off-duty at the time of the accident. The crash also involved a 42-year-old woman and a third vehicle operated by a 38-year-old man, which sustained damage to its rear.

Emergency services responded to the scene, with two individuals suffering injuries and transported to the hospital. Fortunately, despite the fires that engulfed two of the vehicles, there was no immediate danger to anyone present. The fire service was deployed to extinguish the flames. Following the incident, both criminal and disciplinary investigations have been initiated against the constable involved. The cause of the collision and subsequent fires is under investigation, with authorities seeking to determine the circumstances that led to the accident.

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The police officer involved in the crash has been suspended after testing positive for alcohol.

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