A 31-year-old was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Paralimni on Thursday night and is now in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital.

According to a police statement, the man was found with severe injuries under his motorcycle around 11.40pm on Thursday on Vrysoudia Street.

The man, who was wearing a helmet, was immediately rushed to the A&E department of Nicosia general hospital due to the seriousness of his condition.

According to the statement, he suffered a brain hemorrhage, brain and lung contusions, as well as various fractures.