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Drunk Driving Leads to Three Accidents - One Hospitalized

Published January 18, 2026, 09:15
Drunk Driving Leads to Three Accidents - One Hospitalized

Three road accidents occurred overnight in the districts of Nicosia and Paphos, all linked to driving under the influence of alcohol. In Nicosia, a 37-year-old crashed into a lamppost, while shortly after, two cars collided, with a 30-year-old driving under the influence. In Paphos, a car driven by a 48-year-old veered off course and overturned, resulting in the driver being injured and taken to hospital. Arrests were made in all three cases. Police remind the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, which is one of the main causes of fatal road accidents. According to statistics, driving under the influence is responsible for 12.8% of fatal accidents in the last five years. Police continue to carry out checks throughout the road network, with the aim of preventing accidents and protecting citizens. During the past night, more than 240 alcohol checks were carried out, resulting in 14 drivers being taken off the road.