Drunk police officer causes mass crash in Nicosia: two cars catch fire
In Nicosia, a 44-year-old off-duty police officer was allegedly responsible for a mass crash after which two cars caught fire.
The accident occurred in the morning at a roundabout near Nicosia Central State Hospital. According to police, the officer’s car collided with a vehicle driven by a 43-year-old woman, after which it crashed into a third vehicle. As a result of the impact, two cars caught fire.
All three drivers were taken to hospital, where they received medical treatment.
Testing showed that the blood alcohol level of the 44-year-old driver was 59 micrograms, above the permitted limit. It was also discovered that he was driving without a valid insurance policy.
Criminal and disciplinary proceedings have been launched against the police officer.
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