Another tragedy unfolded on the highway Wednesday morning, claiming the life of a 76-year-old man.
According to initial reports, the latest fatal accident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on the Limassoltoward Paphos, at the Episkopi exit just past the tunnel.
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The unfortunate elderly man was in the vehicle with his grandson, and the vehicle was carrying a refrigerator.
At some point along the road, it appears that the refrigerator fell onto the road, and according to a statement from the British Bases, it is believed that the 76-year-old attempted to move the refrigerator off the road when he was struck by a passing minibus, resulting in his tragic death.
The British Bases are investigating the exact circumstances under which this latest accident occurred, and are asking eyewitnesses who saw the fatal collision, or anyone who has dashcam footage, to contact the Bases Police.
