A 42‑year‑old driver was injured on Sunday after his car collided with another vehicle on the road linking Polis Chrysochous to the village of Yiolou, police said. The driver was found to be almost six times over the legal alcohol limit for driving.
The other car was driven by a 61‑year‑old man and carried three passengers aged 60, 23 and 10. None of the four occupants in that vehicle suffered injuries in the crash.
After the collision the 42‑year‑old was taken to Paphos General Hospital where he is receiving treatment. His condition has not been disclosed by medical staff.
Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the accident and are continuing to gather evidence. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.
Cyprus authorities remind motorists that the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.22 milligrams per 100 millilitres of breath and that exceeding it can result in fines of up to 2,000 euros and licence suspension. Regular roadside checks are conducted on major routes including the A1 and A6 motorways to deter impaired driving. Drivers are urged to plan alternative transport if they have consumed alcohol.