Man, 76, dies in Limassol-Paphos highway freak accident

Local British BasesLimassolPaphospoliceTop Newstraffic collision Man, 76, dies in Limassol-Paphos highway freak accident Man, 76, Dies In Limassol Paphos Highway Freak Accident Relevant News Man, 76, dies in Limassol-Paphos highway freak accident 2 September 2026 Classmates rally around critically injured 16-year-old with banner tribute 2 September 2026 Debris from Kyrenia shipwreck washes ashore in occupied north 2 September 2026 Newsroom 2 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 76-year-old man died on the Limassol-Paphos motorway after getting out of his double-cab pickup to move a fridge that had fallen onto the road, and was struck by a passing minibus. Police arrested the minibus driver, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. The fridge fell from the back of the pickup at a point after the tunnel and before the Paramali exit, under circumstances still being investigated. The driver reversed back towards where the fridge had fallen, then got out to move it off the road. At that moment, a passing minibus struck him. Philenews understands the pickup had been left stopped in the road in an improvised manner, causing the minibus driver to hit it and then strike the 76-year-old. He was fatally injured. His grandson, who had been travelling with him in the vehicle, got out unharmed. According to the same information, the minibus driver was arrested and given an alcohol and drugs test. Investigators are expected to take his statement, along with statements from the other passengers in the minibus. The minibus had been carrying passengers to Paphos airport. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the British Bases. Limassol traffic police officers went to the scene to help and direct traffic. British Bases Police, together with the Bases’ road traffic collision investigation team, are investigating the circumstances of the crash. The British Bases said the victim’s relatives have been informed. Motorway closed towards Paphos The Limassol-Paphos motorway was closed for several hours in the Paphos-bound direction because of the collision, from the Kantou exit after the tunnel until midday. Traffic heading to Paphos was diverted onto the old Limassol-Paphos road via the Kantou exit. Drivers were also advised to use the Erimi exit as an alternative route to reach the old road. To rejoin the motorway, drivers could use the Avdimou entrance. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Classmates rally around critically injured 16-year-old with banner tribute Debris from Kyrenia shipwreck washes ashore in occupied north Parliament begins debate on four family law reform bills Serious crash shuts Limassol-Paphos motorway at Episkopi Freedom24 explores Geneva presence as part of long-term Swiss strategy Protected areas, or open house for anyone? Incompetence and graft, that’s the problem. The rest is excuses. Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.