A 50-year-old woman is seriously injured after an 80-year-old driver struck two cyclists on the Polis Chrysochous–Androlikou main road at around 3.30pm on Thursday.
According to police, the driver, a Greek national who is a permanent resident of Cyprus, hit the rear of one cyclist’s bicycle with the front of his vehicle while attempting to overtake the two women.
The impact caused the first cyclist to collide with the second woman, who was riding ahead of her.
Woman taken to Paphos General Hospital
The injured woman was taken to Paphos General Hospital, where she was treated for an orbital fracture and bruising to her knees.
The 50-year-old woman is of Vietnamese origin and was reportedly residing in the Republic of Cyprus illegally.
The second cyclist, who is of the same nationality, left the scene before police arrived.
Police investigation continues
Police have questioned the 80-year-old driver as part of their investigation into the accident.
Investigations are continuing, with officers also seeking to locate the second cyclist.
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