A twenty-year-old student from Greece, E.K., lost her life today in a fatal road collision in Nicosia. According to the Cyprus Police, a rental car driven by a 20-year-old man in the Engomi area of Nicosia, with a 20-year-old passenger as co-driver and five other passengers in the back seat (three men and two women – aged 28, 21, 20 and two 20-year-olds), in some point of the road, reaching a roundabout, under circumstances that are being investigated, deviated from its course, it hit the fence of an adjacent building, as well as a traffic sign, where it stopped.
The 20-year-old passenger and the two 20-year-old girls were injured in the collision and were taken by ambulance to Nicosia General Hospital, where the doctor certified the death of one of the girls.
As for the 20-year-old injured, it was found that he suffered a fractured elbow, while the second 20-year-old woman was detained for further examinations. The driver of the car was subjected to a final alcohol test with a reading of 55µg% instead of 9µg% which is the permitted limit. A warrant was issued against him and he was arrested to facilitate investigations. The Nicosia Traffic Police is investigating the causes of the traffic collision.
Read also
Where is Mitsotakis going with the deletion of Samaras?
The deletion of Samaras shakes the hegemony of Mitsotakis
“Milos” in ND: Will Samaras be invited to… an apology?
Samaras harsh response to Mitsotakis: “He leads a party that looks a bit like New Democracy”
The “pistols” of the AADE of Pitsilis – On Sunday at Documento
!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)
{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?
n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};
if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′;
n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;
t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];
s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,’script’,
‘
fbq(‘init’, ‘726515947549353’);
fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’);
#Cyprus #Greek #student #died #traffic #accident #Nicosia
What role do peer influences play in shaping young people’s attitudes towards driving safety and alcohol consumption?
1. Could you please provide an overview of the tragic incident that occurred in Nicosia today involving a student from Greece?
2. As a twenty-year-old female student, what were your initial reactions upon hearing about this incident? Can you share any similar experiences or stories from your peers who may have faced similar situations?
3. How common do you think such incidents are among young people and what do you think could be the underlying causes?
4. In your opinion, what measures could be taken to prevent such accidents from happening in the future? Are there any specific initiatives or campaigns that could be implemented to raise awareness among young drivers?
5. Furthermore, the article mentions that the driver of the car was arrested due to a high alcohol level. What steps do you think need to be taken to curb drunk driving among youth? Are there any effective policies or programs that have been implemented in your country or region?
6. Additionally, the article also mentions other news items related to politics in Greece. As a young person, how do you perceive the deletion of Samaras and its impact on the political landscape of your country? Do you see any potential for positive change or are you concerned about the future?
7. many countries face similar issues with road safety. What do you think is the most effective way to ensure that young people are educated about safe driving practices and make informed choices when it comes to transportation?
