Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

A 13-year-old cyclist died in Nicosia on Wednesday evening after he was hit by a passing vehicle. Police said the teenage boy was cycling between the road connecting Episkopiou community with Arediou when he was hit by a car at around 6:30pm. No more information has been made public while Nicosia traffic police continue investigations.

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