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Shocking Incident in Larnaca: 78-Year-Old Dead and Four Hospitalized - Water Source Under Investigation

Published January 4, 2026, 18:11
Shocking Incident in Larnaca: 78-Year-Old Dead and Four Hospitalized - Water Source Under Investigation

Larnaca TAE is investigating a shocking incident following the death of a 78-year-old man and the hospitalization of four others in serious condition. The elderly man and his wife were initially taken to Larnaca Hospital, where the man passed away. Subsequently, other individuals gathered at the house to express their condolences and consumed water from a specific source, resulting in three of them requiring hospitalization. Authorities are investigating the possibility of poisoning from the water consumed by those present, most of whom are elderly. It is also being investigated whether the death of the 78-year-old and the illness of his wife are related to the same water source. The investigation focuses on analyzing the water to determine its exact composition and whether it contains any toxic substances. Police are collecting testimonies from those present and the deceased's relatives to form a complete picture of the events. The case has caused unrest in the local community, and investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances that led to the death of the elderly man and the illness of the other four individuals.