Four men were critically injured when two motorcycles collided head-on on Cavo Greco-Protaras Avenue on Monday night, police said.
A 33-year-old man was riding a high-capacity motorcycle with a 22-year-old passenger towards Ayia Napa at around 8.20pm when his bike collided with a second motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction, according to police.
The second bike was driven by a 17-year-old with a 19-year-old passenger.
All four riders suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
The 33-year-old driver suffered a fractured left arm and head injuries and is in serious condition in the surgical ward at Nicosia General Hospital.
The 22-year-old passenger sustained multiple injuries, including a pneumothorax and subarachnoid haemorrhage. He is intubated in the intensive care unit at Nicosia General Hospital in critical condition.
The 17-year-old driver of the second motorcycle suffered an open fracture to his left femur and a fractured left arm. He underwent surgery and is being treated in the ICU at Larnaca General Hospital.
The 19-year-old passenger on the second bike suffered a brain haemorrhage. He is intubated and being treated in the ICU at Larnaca General Hospital.
Both motorcycles were completely destroyed in the collision.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the circumstances of the crash to contact Ayia Napa Police Station, the Famagusta Traffic Department, or the nearest police station.
The Famagusta Traffic Department is investigating the crash in cooperation with Ayia Napa Police Station.
