Limassol: 47-year-old woman critically injured by drunk driver

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A serious traffic accident occurred in Limassol on Sunday afternoon when a car struck a pedestrian, leaving her with severe injuries.

The incident took place around 3:00 PM on Misiaouli and Kavazoglou Street. The victim, a 47-year-old foreign national and permanent Cyprus resident, was crossing the road with two other people at the time.

Victim’s condition and injuries

The injured woman was taken to a private hospital, where doctors confirmed she suffered serious trauma, including broken ribs.

Driver arrested for DUI

The 49-year-old Greek Cypriot driver was heading eastbound on the same road. He underwent an alcohol test, which showed 93 mg% – well above the legal limit of 22 mg%.

Police arrested the driver and placed him in custody.

Ongoing investigation

Authorities are examining the conditions that led to the Limassol drunk driver accident.


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