Footballer named as fatality in Famagusta collision

A 20-year-old who died in an accident on a Famagusta road when his car collided with an oncoming car, has been named as Paul Julius, a Nigerian national and football player for Enosis Neon Paralimni.

The accident happened on the Paralimni-Protaras around 6.30am on Tuesday near Pernera, police announced.

The 74-year-old driver of the other vehicle is being treated in hospital but is not in a critical condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision,...