Municipal worker in critical condition after falling from garbage truck in Strovolos

On April 23, 2026, a municipal worker in Strovolos suffered critical injuries after falling from a garbage truck. The victim, identified as either 23 or 24 years old, is currently intubated and sedated in the intensive care unit of Nicosia General Hospital. The incident occurred on Austria Street while the vehicle was traveling toward Caucasus Street. Strovolos Mayor Stavros Stavrinidis stated that the vehicle had passed all necessary safety inspections and that the employee had received proper training after being hired three to four months ago. The Mayor confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident and that the truck was moving at a low speed. Authorities are conducting an official investigation into the circumstances of the fall. A reconstruction of the event is scheduled for Monday, and the Ministry of Labor has been notified of the accident. Traffic police continue to examine the scene to determine the exact cause of the fall.