Motorcyclists ‘particularly vulnerable’, Limassol traffic chief warns after fatal crash

Local deathLimassolpoliceroad safetyTop Newstraffic collisiontransport Motorcyclists ‘particularly vulnerable’, Limassol traffic chief warns after fatal crash Motorcyclists 'particularly Vulnerable', Limassol Traffic Chief Warns After Fatal Crash Relevant News Motorcyclists ‘particularly vulnerable’, Limassol traffic chief warns after fatal crash 20 June 2026 Court rules Michaelides’s statements against transplant surgeon were defamatory 20 June 2026 Parliament to consider crowdfunding fines bill 20 June 2026 Newsroom 20 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Limassol’s Traffic Police chief has warned that motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable road users and called for greater care on the roads, following the death of 29-year-old Dimitris Vasiliou in a collision on the Limassol–Paphos motorway in the early hours of Saturday. Speaking at the scene, Marios Charalambous said the crash occurred at around 03:15 near the Agios Silas exit, when Vasiliou’s motorcycle struck the rear of a minibus driven by a 57-year-old man. “The accident is under investigation and all scenarios are being examined,” he said. On-scene examination appeared to show no brake marks at the point of impact. The minibus driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Vasiliou, from Kato Polemidia, had been out for the evening and was returning home when the collision occurred, approximately 1.5 kilometres from his house. He was wearing a helmet and protective clothing on his upper body. He was taken by ambulance to Limassol General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Asked about a pattern of fatal motorcycle accidents in recent days, particularly involving large-engine bikes, Charalambous said motorcyclists are especially vulnerable users of the road network. “We call on everyone to drive carefully and observe the Highway Code,” he said. “Excessive speed is a factor that often plays a role.” Apollon supporters paid tribute to Vasiliou on social media, mourning the loss of a fellow fan. Limassol Traffic Police said the investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is continuing. Read more: Nearly half of Cyprus road deaths this year were motorcyclists, data show Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Court rules Michaelides’s statements against transplant surgeon were defamatory Parliament to consider crowdfunding fines bill Central Bank hosts financial literacy event as Europe pushes to redirect savings into investment Akamas works to restart in 2026 with scaled-back roads and hunting ban on 12.7% of forest Things to do on Saturday, June 20 Oroklini beach deaths expose unstaffed towers and missing warning signs Larnaca has 1,050 dangerous buildings with 300 families living in collapse-risk blocks Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.