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Boy, 14, seriously hurt in Trachoni electric scooter crash

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-21

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• What happened: A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in Trachoni after crashing his electric scooter into a parked car, resulting in an epidural haematoma. He was initially treated at Limassol General Hospital before being transferred to Nicosia General Hospital and then to Makarios Hospital for further care. • Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding electric scooters and traffic regulations in Cyprus, especially involving young riders. The boy's condition is currently stable, but he remains under observation in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. • What to watch next: Investigations by the Episkopi Police Station are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash, and further updates on the boy's recovery and potential safety measures for electric scooters are expected.

Local HospitalLimassolnicosia general hospitalTop Newstraffic collision Boy, 14, seriously hurt in Trachoni electric scooter crash Patiniii Relevant News Boy, 14, seriously hurt in Trachoni electric scooter crash 21 August 2026 Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit 21 August 2026 Larnaca beats Greece, Spain and Italy in autumn holiday rankings 21 August 2026 newsroom 21 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A serious road collision occurred 30 minutes after midnight in Trachoni, when, under circumstances still being investigated, a 14-year-old riding an electric scooter crashed into the back of a parked car. The boy was initially taken to Limassol General Hospital, then transferred to Nicosia General Hospital, where he underwent medical examinations. Among the findings, doctors determined he had sustained an epidural haematoma, and he was kept in hospital for further treatment. He was later transferred to Makarios Hospital, where he will remain under observation and treatment in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. His condition is described as stable. Episkopi Police Station continues its investigation. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit Larnaca beats Greece, Spain and Italy in autumn holiday rankings Things to do on Friday, August 21 Paphos father charged with negligence after leaving 11-year-old home alone to watch football in Albania Lara beach umbrellas unwarranted, fines too low, officials say Fire Service crews rescue dozens trapped in lifts as power cut hits Cyprus Playing hide and seek with the population in the occupied areas Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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