Shortly before midnight yesterday, a 41-year-old man, while driving a van in reverse, under circumstances that are being investigated, ran over a 23-year-old pedestrian, who at the time was in a hotel area in Paralimni.
The injured man was initially taken to a private clinic in Paralimni and then to Famagusta General Hospital, where he was intubated. He was then taken by ambulance to Nicosia General Hospital, where he was kept for treatment.
As it was determined, the 23-year-old suffered a liver contusion and multiple head injuries. According to the attending physicians, his health condition is considered critical.
The Famagusta Traffic Police is investigating the causes of the collision.
