Seven-hour highway closure after truck accident
An overturned truck blocked the Nicosia-Limassol highway on Thursday for approximately seven hours (16:30 to 23:30) and caused major traffic disruptions for thousands of drivers. Police defended their response, explaining that the lengthy closure was unavoidable as the recovery of the heavy vehicle and clearing tons of gravel from the roadway were complex operations. In response, the Justice Ministry announced the creation of rapid response teams in each province to handle future disruptions more quickly.