A traffic accident occurred at midnight on the Famagusta-Iskele main road, leaving a drunk driver injured. According to information from the police, Vahit Bayır, a 24-year-old driver, was found to have been under the influence of 251 milligrams of alcohol at the time of the accident.

Bayır was driving a saloon car with the registration number YP 443 from Gazimağusa towards İskele when he reached the Long Beach Roundabout. Due to his carelessness, he lost control of the vehicle, crashing into the curb stones that separate the two directions and then into a lighting pole in the center reservation.

As a result of the crash, Bayır sustained injuries and was immediately transported to Famagusta State Hospital for treatment. He is currently being kept under observation.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident.