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Fatal Workplace Accident in Cyprus Claims Life of Father of Five

Published February 18, 2026, 09:26
Fatal Workplace Accident in Cyprus Claims Life of Father of Five

A 43-year-old worker of Arab origin tragically lost his life after falling from scaffolding at a building in Lakatamia. The accident occurred around 1 PM on Tuesday, and his colleagues attempted to transport him to the hospital, but he died shortly before arrival. According to an eyewitness, there was tension regarding his transfer to the Makarios Hospital, as they were informed the unit only accommodates children. The unfortunate man was a father of five and lived in Cyprus with his family. The Department of Labour Inspection is investigating the circumstances of the accident, with inspectors taking statements at the construction site. The fall occurred from a height of approximately six meters.