A man has been arrested after stealing a taxi and colliding with at least 18 vehicles during a dangerous high-speed chase on the Paphos – Limassol motorway. The taxi was reported stolen outside a Paphos hotel at 5pm yesterday by its 59 year old owner.
The Police gave chase and he collided with 18 vehicles causing 11 injuries to people who were taken to various hospitals and clinics in these areas.
The 32 year-old driver has been admitted to Athalassa Mental Health Hospital . He was arrested near Ayios Tychonas in the Limassol district, having veered off the road after colliding with a number of other cars. According to police, the man had earlier asked a taxi driver outside a Paphos hotel to take him from Paphos to Nicosia. The taxi driver refused and then got out of his car to load the luggage of another customer.
The 32 year-old then jumped into the driver’s seat and made off with the taxi.
He was examined by a psychiatrist who reportedly found symptoms of mental health issues.