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Father of Five Dies in Workplace Accident

Published February 18, 2026, 14:20

A workplace accident occurred at a building under construction in Lakatamia, claiming the life of a 43-year-old man of Arab descent. The man fell from the first floor, a height of six meters, and was fatally injured. He was a father of five and a permanent resident of Cyprus. Authorities are investigating the causes of the accident. According to Senior Inspector of the Labour Inspection Department, Marina Kougiali, evidence has been collected from the scene and statements are being taken from colleagues. The victim's colleagues attempted to transport him to the hospital by private car, but he died before arriving there. The incident shocked the local community and brought to the forefront the issues of workplace safety.