According to a report by the Cyprus Mail, there were 34 fatalities in traffic accidents in Cyprus in 2023.
The data spans from the beginning of the year until January 31, 2024, marking 34 fatalities from 32 collisions.
The police have urged drivers to be cautious and follow traffic signals and instructions from on-duty police officers. The Christmas period had three fatal collisions resulting in three fatalities.
The first occurred last Friday afternoon in Limassol, claiming the life of a 54-year-old man from Pyrgos, Limassol. On Christmas day, a 36-year-old resident of Cyprus, originally from Ukraine, lost his life in a traffic accident in Limassol. A third died resulting from a crash on Christmas day on the Stroumbi – Tsadas road.
The police have intensified their presence on the roads during the New Year, and Epiphany holidays to ensure public safety, prevent fatal and serious accidents, and deter criminal activities.