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PHOTO: How a 43-year-old Worker Died After Falling from a Construction Site

Published February 17, 2026, 17:22

A 43-year-old worker from Syria lost his life after falling from a construction site in Lakatamia. His colleagues tried to transport him to the hospital, but he died shortly before reaching Makarios Hospital. The circumstances of the fall are being investigated by the Cyprus Police and the Department of Labour Inspection, while investigating whether the necessary safety measures were observed on the construction site. His body has been taken for autopsy. The incident has shocked the local community and highlights the need for stricter safety checks on construction sites.