Youths hurt in bike crash

A 14-year-old injured in a motorbike accident in Limassol was still in critical condition in Nicosia hospital yesterday while his 16-year-old friend who was also hurt was said to be in a better condition in Limassol hospital.

Ioannis Ioannou was riding pillion with Nestoras Charalambous who reportedly ran a stop sign and hit an army vehicle.

The two youths were rushed to Limassol hospital where it was decided to transfer Ioannou to Nicosia because of the seriousness of his injury.

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