A serious accident happened late last night in Nicosia. A young child was riding a bicycle on Agiou Andreou Avenue. The collision involved a car and the bicycle. It happened around 9:00 p.m. The nine-year-old cyclist was badly hurt. He has a severe head injury. His condition is very serious now.
Police think the child was crossing the street. A nineteen-year-old woman was driving the car. She was not hurt in the accident. Emergency workers came very quickly. They helped the boy at the scene. Then, he was taken to Nicosia General Hospital.
Doctors at the hospital saw how serious his head injury was. Therefore, they moved him to Makarios Hospital. This hospital has a special unit for children. His condition is life-threatening. Doctors are working hard to help him. His situation is still critical.
Nicosia Traffic Police are investigating the crash. They want to know exactly what happened. They are looking at many things. This includes how well drivers could see. They are also checking car speeds. Police will decide who was at fault.
This sad event makes people worry about road safety. Young cyclists and walkers are not always safe. This is especially true at night. People in the area want better traffic control. They also want drivers to be more careful. The young woman driver is also affected by this event.
The police investigation continues. Everyone is thinking about the young boy. This accident shows how dangerous roads can be. The city feels sad today.