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Young Worker Injured After Fall from Roof in Paphos

Published February 18, 2026, 17:09
Young Worker Injured After Fall from Roof in Paphos

A 24-year-old worker from Egypt, residing in Limassol, was seriously injured but is out of danger after falling from a roof in Paphos. The worker is hospitalized at Paphos General Hospital with injuries to his neck, pelvis, head and lung contusions. The accident occurred while the worker was working on the roof and fell from a height of approximately 11 meters under still unknown circumstances. The police and the Labour Inspection Department are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Authorities are examining evidence to determine how and why the worker fell from the roof. Statements have been taken and potential factors contributing to the accident are being investigated. The patient's condition is considered serious, but his life is not in danger. Medical professionals report that prompt treatment and effective medical care contributed to his stabilization. He remains under medical observation in hospital for further tests and treatment. The case has raised concern and has focused attention on the safety of workers on construction sites. The authorities are expected to examine safety procedures followed in such projects, with a view to preventing similar accidents in the future. The investigation will examine whether all safety rules were followed during the work on the roof.