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17-Year-Old Dies in Traffic Accident

Published March 1, 2026, 07:11
17-Year-Old Dies in Traffic Accident

A 17-year-old, Ioannis Nikolaou, lost his life in a traffic accident in Nicosia yesterday evening. The unfortunate young man was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a car driven by a 54-year-old. The 17-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The car driver was arrested after being found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, with a reading of 63μg compared to the limit of 22μg. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. The tragic incident has caused grief in the community, while police continue their investigations to determine the exact causes of the accident.