A busy road connecting the island's capital to the south coast had big problems this week. A group of stray dogs got onto the fast road. This caused a lot of disruption. Police had to go to the area quickly. They also sent out a safety warning to the public. The event happened on the Nicosia to Limassol highway. Police officers worked hard to get the dogs off the road. They wanted to stop an accident from happening. Authorities warned drivers to be very careful. They said unexpected things on the road are dangerous.
Many people saw what happened because of videos online. The videos showed the dogs walking very close to fast cars. People who saw the dogs called the police. Officers arrived at the exact spot very fast. We do not know where the dogs came from. It is not clear if they were lost pets or wild dogs. This problem of stray animals is common in many places.
Police officers carefully caught the dogs. They moved them away from the road. Traffic had to stop for a short time. The main goal was to make the road safe again. This road is important for many people who travel for work. A police spokesperson said, "Drivers must be very careful." They said drivers need to watch the road closely. No one was hurt in a crash. However, the traffic was very bad on Tuesday morning.
This event is more than just a traffic delay. It shows problems with road safety and animals. The dogs getting onto the road means there might be problems with fences. It also used police time for a problem that was not a crime. This shows how safety issues can be surprising. Animals on a fast road are very dangerous for drivers and the animals.
This situation will probably make people ask for better plans. These plans should help control stray animals. The police handled the problem well. However, stopping it from happening again is harder. Animal groups might use this to ask for more help. Transport officials might check the fences on roads. For now, this is a reminder that road safety can be unpredictable. It shows what can happen when towns and stray animals meet.