Turkish Cypriot man dies after collision

A TURKISH Cypriot man died of a from internal bleeding in Nicosia General Hospital yesterday, less than 24 hours after he was found injured by police in Ayios Pavlos.

According to reports, 41-year-old Suleyman Aziz, from Ayios Pavlos, died about 10am, having undergone surgery at the hospital on Sunday night.

Police said yesterday Aziz was discovered pushing his bike along Ayios Pavlos road and calling for help just after noon on Sunday. He was rushed to hospital where internal bleeding was diagnosed by doctors.

Nicosia Traffic Police, who are investigating the incident, said Aziz was probably involved in a road accident.

They call on any witnesses to come forward with information.

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