In the context of a training motor driving conducted within a National Guard camp, a serious accident occurred resulting in the serious injury of 27-year-old Corporal SYOP Natalys Neophytou.
During the training, under circumstances under investigation at 11:00am, the jeep-type vehicle in which the SYOP was riding along with a cadet reserve officer and a conscript soldier overturned. The 27-year-old woman was rushed to the Nicosia General Hospital where, despite the efforts of the doctors on duty, she could not be kept alive.
The conscript and the cadet reserve officer were transferred to Larnaca General Hospital, where they received first aid and were discharged without any serious injuries.
An investigation was ordered to determine the causes of the accident. The scene of the accident has been cordoned off and the assistance of the Police has been requested to investigate the incident.
The Ministry of Defence expresses its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of SYOP.
(EC)
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