Sand truck overturns at Tseri roundabout in Nicosia

On the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026, a truck carrying sand overturned at the Tseri roundabout on the Nicosia Ring Road. Police reported that no injuries occurred during the incident, with damage limited to the vehicle and the spilled load. Preliminary information indicates that no other vehicles were involved in the accident, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Sand from the truck spilled onto the roadway, necessitating clean-up efforts by municipal crews. Police arrived at the scene to manage traffic flow and facilitate the removal of the vehicle. While initial reports from some outlets incorrectly mentioned an accident in Lakatamia on Friday, official police reports confirm the incident took place on Thursday near the Tseri exit. Traffic circulation in the area has been maintained despite the clean-up operations.