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Two Workers Hospitalized After Scaffolding Collapse in Paralimni

Published March 13, 2026, 09:23
Two Workers Hospitalized After Scaffolding Collapse in Paralimni

A work accident occurred in Paralimni at a construction site, resulting in serious injuries to two workers, aged 64 and 56. According to the Police, the scaffolding on which the workers were standing collapsed, causing them to fall to the ground. Both injured workers were rushed to the hospital. The 64-year-old was taken to the General Hospital of Nicosia, in the neurosurgery department, while the 56-year-old is hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital of Ammochostos. Their health condition is critical, as they suffered a head injury and multiple fractures. The Police are investigating the circumstances under which the scaffolding collapsed, in order to determine any safety violations. The case is being investigated by the Paralimni Police Station. The accident highlights the need for strict adherence to safety measures in construction sites, in order to prevent similar incidents and protect the lives of workers.