Lingua-News Cyprus

Language Learning Through Current Events

Thursday, January 22, 2026
B1 Intermediate ⚡ Cached
← Back to Headlines

Worker Injured in Construction Accident

A serious accident happened today at a building site. A 52-year-old worker was badly hurt. His name is Arkın Akım. He was working on a caravan. A vehicle hit him.

Emergency teams went to the site quickly. Arkın Akım was taken to Gazimağusa State Hospital. He needed medical help right away. The accident happened about 8:30 in the morning.

Akım was trying to fix a caravan to a parked car. He was under the caravan. He was putting in a brake rod. The car then moved forward. The driver did not see him. The caravan's wheel hit Akım.

He got medical treatment at the hospital. He is now in the surgery ward. Doctors are watching him closely. His injuries are serious.

Police are now investigating the accident. They will look at what happened. They will check safety rules. They will talk to people, including the car driver. They want to find out why it happened. This is normal after bad accidents. It helps stop them from happening again.

This accident shows it can be dangerous at building sites. Even small jobs can be risky. Safety is very important. People need to talk to each other well. Mistakes can happen. It is important to always be careful. Everyone hopes Arkın Akım gets better soon.

← Back to Headlines Read C1 Version