Two construction workers are seriously hurt after a scaffold fell down. This happened at a building site in Paralimni. The accident was on Thursday afternoon. It happened around lunchtime. An investigation has started. It will look at why the scaffold broke.
The injured men are 64 and 56 years old. They were working about two metres high. The scaffold fell suddenly. Emergency teams went to the site quickly. They gave medical help. Then, the men were taken to hospitals.
Police said they do not know exactly why the scaffold fell. They are looking at possible reasons. Police and medical staff were at the scene. This shows the situation was very serious.
The older worker, 64, was flown to Nicosia General Hospital. He has head injuries. He is in the Neurosurgery Department. The younger man, 56, is in the Intensive Care Unit. This is at Famagusta General Hospital. Doctors are watching him closely. Both men are being treated for their injuries. Their condition is serious.
This accident shows the dangers in construction work. It is very important to follow safety rules. The scaffold may have broken because of its structure. The Paralimni Police Station will do a full investigation. They will check if mistakes were made. They will also look at equipment problems.
Construction is important for the economy. However, it can be a dangerous job. Safety must be the first thing for everyone. Accidents like this remind us of the risks. Employers must make sure equipment is good. Workers need good training.
A construction workers' union is worried. They will talk to officials. They want a complete investigation. They also want better safety on building sites. We do not know how the workers will recover. The police investigation will find out what happened. It will help stop future accidents. People in Paralimni are waiting for more news.