A serious car crash happened Tuesday afternoon. It was on the road between Agios Epifanios and Palaichori. A school bus and a car hit each other. Thirteen people were hurt in the accident. Ten of the injured were schoolchildren.
Emergency teams arrived quickly at the scene. The road was closed for a while. This helped rescue work and the police investigation. The crash happened near Palaichori village. The school bus was carrying students when it hit the car. Doctors went to the crash site. They helped all the injured people there.
All thirteen hurt people were taken to Nicosia General Hospital. Doctors will check them carefully and give them treatment. The people in the private car were hurt. The school bus driver was also injured. They are all getting medical care now.
A spokesperson for health services said everyone is getting good care. He said the children's injuries are not dangerous. The road closure caused traffic problems. Police are now looking into why the accident happened.
The Health Minister and Education Minister visited the hospital. They wanted to see the injured children and adults. This shows the government is taking the crash seriously. Families of the students are getting updates. The cause of the crash is still unknown. This reminds us about being careful on the roads.