A road collision involving two cyclists was reported at around 3.30pm on Thursday on the Polis Chrysochous-Androlikou road, leaving a 50-year-old woman injured.
According to police, a car driven by an 80-year-old man collided, under circumstances that remain under investigation, with a bicycle being ridden by a woman travelling ahead of him.
The impact caused the bicycle to strike a second cyclist, who was riding alongside the first woman, resulting in both cyclists falling onto the roadway.
One cyclist hospitalised
Following the collision, one of the two cyclists left the scene and is currently being sought by police.
The second cyclist was taken initially to Polis Chrysochous Hospital and was later transferred to Paphos General Hospital for further examinations and treatment.
According to the doctor on duty, the 50-year-old woman sustained a fracture to the eye socket as well as injuries to her legs. She was admitted for further treatment.
Police investigation continues
Police inquiries also established that the injured woman was residing unlawfully in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus.
Investigations are continuing to locate the second cyclist who left the scene.
The 80-year-old driver attended a police station, where he was questioned by investigators.
Police are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
