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  • Tragic Limassol Crash Claims Life of 51-Year-Old Motorcyclist

    Tragic Limassol Crash Claims Life of 51-Year-Old Motorcyclist

    A 51-year-old motorcyclist died after being seriously injured in a collision with a van in Limassol. The crash, which occurred on Thursday night, highlights the dangers of impaired driving.

    • A 51-year-old motorcyclist died after being seriously injured in a collision with a van in Limassol. The crash, which occurred on Thursday night, highlights the dangers of impaired driving.

    Motorcyclist: The Collision

    The accident took place at approximately 8.30pm near Moni when a van struck the motorcyclist’s vehicle. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the motorcyclist was transported to a private hospital in Limassol, where he succumbed to his injuries.

    Driver’s Condition

    Authorities reported that the van driver, a 41-year-old man, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. A breath analyser test indicated he had 48 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, significantly above the legal limit of 22 micrograms.

    Legal Action

    Following the incident, a court warrant was issued for the man’s arrest. He is now facing charges related to driving under the influence, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.

    Community Reaction

    This tragic event has resonated within the community, raising concerns about road safety and the implications of drunk driving. Local residents are calling for increased awareness and stricter enforcement of driving regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.

  • Alcohol limit — Bus Driver Arrested for Being Seven Times Over Alcohol Limit

    Alcohol limit — Bus Driver Arrested for Being Seven Times Over Alcohol Limit

    A 58-year-old man was arrested on the Avdelleros-Athienou road after driving a public bus while he was seven times over the legal alcohol limit.

    • A 58-year-old man was arrested on the Avdelleros-Athienou road after driving a public bus while he was seven times over the legal alcohol limit.
    • After appearing in court, he was released on bail, the amount of which has not been disclosed. He is scheduled to return to court on October 17 for a trial.

    Traffic police halted the bus at approximately 6.45am on Tuesday morning, discovering that the driver had significantly exceeded the permitted blood alcohol content. A breath test indicated an alcohol level of 63μg, far above the legal threshold of 9μg.

    During the stop, authorities also noted that the bus was carrying 54 passengers, surpassing the legal capacity limit of 50. Among those on board were secondary school students heading to school, raising concerns about their safety.

    The police reported that the driver was subsequently arrested for both driving under the influence and violating passenger capacity restrictions. Following the arrest, he was brought before Larnaca district court later that day, where a criminal case was filed against him.

    After appearing in court, he was released on bail, the amount of which has not been disclosed. He is scheduled to return to court on October 17 for a trial.