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  • Kindness Turns Tragic: 63-Year-Old Man Injured in Car Park Incident

    Kindness Turns Tragic: 63-Year-Old Man Injured in Car Park Incident

    car park — A 63-year-old man is fighting for his life in intensive care after a series of unlikely coincidences turned a simple act of kindness into a critical injury. The incident unfolded in a shopping centre car park in Nicosia yesterday at around 11:30 a.m., as reported by local police.

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    After parking his vehicle, the man noticed a woman struggling to park next to him. In a gesture of goodwill, he approached her to offer assistance. However, the situation took a dramatic turn as he attempted to enter his own car.

    Preliminary investigations by Nicosia Traffic Police revealed that the vehicle was still running at the time. As he tried to get into the car, he inadvertently stepped on the accelerator pedal while his body remained partially outside. The sudden movement caused the driver’s door to swing violently, striking his parked vehicle and then hitting his neck with considerable force.

    The impact was severe, and the man collapsed immediately after being struck. Emergency services were called to the scene, and he was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Medical staff acted swiftly, intubating him upon arrival. Reports from the hospital indicate that his condition is extremely critical, and he remains under close observation in intensive care.

    Authorities have described the incident as unprecedented, citing the extraordinary series of coincidences that led to this tragic outcome. Nicosia Traffic Police have begun gathering statements from witnesses, including the woman he attempted to assist, as part of their investigation.

    This unfortunate event has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the unpredictable nature of accidents and how quickly circumstances can spiral out of control, even during simple acts of kindness.

  • Paphos hotel — Four-Year-Old Child in Critical Condition Following Paphos Hotel Pool Incident

    Paphos hotel — Four-Year-Old Child in Critical Condition Following Paphos Hotel Pool Incident

    paphos hotel — paphos hotel — A four-year-old child from Israel is in critical condition after being found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool in Paphos. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the child was discovered floating in the water at a resort in Chloraka during a family holiday.

    A woman, who was at the pool at the time, noticed the child and quickly jumped into action. She pulled the unconscious four-year-old from the pool and, along with the child’s mother and lifeguards, administered first aid while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

    Emergency medical personnel from Paphos Hospital responded promptly to the scene. Upon assessment, they determined that the child’s condition was serious enough to warrant an urgent transfer to Makarios Hospital in Nicosia, where specialised treatment could be provided.

    The child was intubated before being transported by ambulance to the capital. Currently, the four-year-old remains in the intensive care unit of Makarios Hospital, fighting for their life. As of now, authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.

  • Larnaca — Teen in Critical Condition Following Fall from Moving Car in Larnaca

    Larnaca — Teen in Critical Condition Following Fall from Moving Car in Larnaca

    A 19-year-old driver has been remanded in custody after a tragic incident in Larnaca left his friend, a fellow 19-year-old national guardsman, in critical condition. The incident occurred late on Monday night, around 11:30pm, in a car park behind the Mackenzie entertainment venues.

    • Police have confirmed that alcohol and drug tests conducted on the driver returned negative results, and the investigation continues as they await further witness statements and technical evidence.

    The driver faces charges of causing grievous bodily harm and reckless endangerment after the victim reportedly fell from the moving vehicle, sustaining severe head injuries. Initial accounts offered by both the driver and a passenger have raised questions due to significant discrepancies in their testimonies, leading to a deepening investigation.

    Larnaca: Conflicting Accounts of the Incident

    During the court proceedings, the investigating officer revealed that the statements from the driver and passenger were markedly different from what was later disclosed. The judge approved police requests for the driver’s detention, emphasising the nature of the incident, which involved the victim allegedly lying on the vehicle when he fell.

    On Tuesday, police described the event as an accident, claiming that the victim was struck while trying to board the car. However, the driver’s voluntary admission, which altered the narrative significantly, prompted the case to be transferred to the Larnaca traffic unit.

    Legal Proceedings and Testimonies

    Defence lawyer Paris Loizou did not contest the remand of the driver but took the opportunity to question the investigating officer regarding the circumstances surrounding the driver’s admission of the vehicle being in motion at low speed, with no apparent motive for the fall. The officer noted that there are still approximately ten additional statements pending, including those from potential eyewitnesses.

    Victim’s Condition Remains Critical

    The injured guardsman was first taken to Larnaca General Hospital by friends before being intubated and transferred urgently to the intensive care unit at Nicosia General Hospital. His condition is reported as extremely critical, with life-threatening head injuries.

    Ongoing Investigation and Evidence Gathering

    Authorities have conducted a reconstruction of the incident and are actively seeking CCTV footage to clarify the circumstances surrounding the fall. Initial court proceedings revealed that police requests for the driver’s arrest were initially rejected based on preliminary statements, but this changed dramatically following the driver’s voluntary testimony.

    Police have confirmed that alcohol and drug tests conducted on the driver returned negative results, and the investigation continues as they await further witness statements and technical evidence.