The Cyprus Fire Service and Police are continuing their investigations and examinations at an intensive pace regarding the terrible accident that occurred around 9:00 a.m. today at theNicosia General Hospital, in which three vehicles were involved.
Fire Department Spokesperson Andreas Kettis stated on the Alpha News program that the collision caused a fire in two of the vehicles, and a passing tanker truck driver intervened to extinguish the flames.
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To rescue the two drivers, who were injured and transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, officers from the Forestry Department who were working in the area intervened.
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As Mr. Kettis explained, the drivers were not in danger from the fire since they managed to get out of the burning cars.
When asked about the causes of the fire, he noted that the reasons range from fuel coming into contact with metal due to the accident, to electrical problems and mechanical failures.
“It is mandatory for our vehicle to have a fire extinguisher, which, if we can use it in the early stages of a fire, may be able to contain it.”
As Mr. Kettis emphasized, it is also important to check whether the fire extinguisher is in working order at all times.
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