Fall from apartment block

A 21-year-old was seriously injured on Friday in the Famagusta district when he fell from a height of ten metres from the apartment block where he was staying.

His condition is considered serious but he is out of danger. He was taken to a private clinic in the area where it was confirmed that he was suffering from fractures to his left hand, his pelvis and spinal cord, as well as an injury to his forehead.

According to police, the 21-year-old was found by an 18-year-old who was staying at another tourist apartment block nearby, who heard a noise and on coming out found the injured man.

Police are investigating the conditions under which he fell.

 

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