A 58-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after being struck by a car whilst crossing the road in Orounda, in the Nicosia district. He is being treated at Nicosia General Hospital, where his condition is considered critical.
The collision happened at around 8pm on Christou Tsiarta Avenue. A car driven by a 69-year-old man struck the pedestrian under circumstances that are still being investigated. The car then hit an Electricity Authority of Cyprus pole and came to a stop.
Police attended the scene to carry out examinations, whilst an ambulance crew took both men to Nicosia General Hospital.
The 69-year-old was later discharged. The 58-year-old is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit, with his condition considered critical.
Nicosia Traffic Police are investigating the cause of the collision.
