A National Guard soldier is intubated in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while carrying out cleaning duties near a guard post in the Faneromeni area, in Nicosia, on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said.
The soldier felt unwell and lost consciousness. National Guard personnel noticed immediately and gave him first aid at the scene before he was taken by ambulance to the Apollonion Private Hospital, where doctors found he had suffered a cardiac arrest.
His condition was described as stable according to the latest medical update. His family has been informed, and the ministry said it was closely monitoring his condition.
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