paphos collision — paphos collision — A traffic collision has resulted in injuries to six children in Paphos, highlighting the dangers of road travel. The incident occurred around 6:10 pm on Sunday, 2 November, on the Axylou-Nata road, when two vehicles collided under circumstances that are currently being investigated.
A car, driven by a 42-year-old man with his 38-year-old wife and their three children—a girl aged 8, a boy aged 6, and another girl aged 3—was involved in the crash with another vehicle. This second car was driven by a 29-year-old man, accompanied by his 27-year-old wife and their three children: a 5-month-old girl, a 4-year-old girl, and a 2-year-old boy.
All individuals involved were promptly taken to Paphos General Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the 3-year-old daughter of the first family did not sustain any injuries. However, the 6-year-old boy suffered a fractured pelvis, and his 8-year-old sister experienced a collapsed lung.
In the second vehicle, the 5-month-old baby suffered a head haematoma, while the 2-year-old boy sustained blunt trauma. The 4-year-old girl from the second family was treated for bruising to the head.
As a precaution, the 3-year-old girl from the first family was kept at Paphos General Hospital, while the other children were transferred to Makarios Hospital in Nicosia for further treatment. The 42-year-old driver of the first car was discharged without injuries, but his wife, aged 38, required treatment for a fractured sternum and remained in hospital.
The two adults from the second vehicle were kept for observation, but all individuals involved are now reported to be out of danger. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential hazards on the roads and the importance of road safety.