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58-Year-Old Man Dies in Highway Accident While Changing Tire

Published February 14, 2026, 12:22

A 58-year-old man, Manolis Konstantinou from Deryneia, died in a tragic traffic accident on the highway near the exit to Xylofagou. The accident occurred on Friday night when Konstantinou was fatally hit by another vehicle while changing a tire in the left lane. The driver of the other vehicle tested negative for alcohol and drugs, but remains in custody pending a court appearance. An autopsy will be performed later today to determine the official cause of death. The highway was temporarily closed but reopened at 01:15.