A serious traffic collision on Tasou Papanastasiou Street in Geroskipou, Paphos, early Friday morning has resulted in a five-month-old infant being admitted to hospital in a critical state. Five other individuals sustained injuries of varying degrees following the two-vehicle incident, which occurred at approximately 8:30 AM. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene.
The critically injured infant, who was travelling with a family of four, has since been transferred to Makarios Hospital for specialised paediatric care. The other vehicle involved in the collision was reportedly being driven by a 63-year-old woman. Authorities are actively investigating the precise sequence of events that precipitated the impact.
Preliminary reports suggest that the vehicle operated by the 63-year-old woman made contact with a car carrying a family. This second vehicle contained a 48-year-old man, his 33-year-old wife, and their two young daughters, aged three years and the infant. All six individuals involved in the crash required immediate medical attention.
Ambulance crews transported all injured parties to Paphos Hospital for initial assessment and treatment. The infant’s serious condition necessitated a subsequent transfer to Makarios Hospital, a leading tertiary referral centre. While the other five individuals' injuries are not considered life-threatening, their conditions are being closely monitored.
This unfortunate event has disrupted the usual calm of Geroskipou, serving as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of road travel. The Paphos Traffic Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have information relevant to the ongoing investigation to come forward. Investigators are keen to determine contributing factors, including speed, driver behaviour, and any potential mechanical failures. The community is united in its hope for the infant's recovery.