An accident involving five cars caused both lanes on the Nicosia to Limassol highway to be closed at 9.30am, police announced.

The accident happened near the exit to Ayios Tychonas and no injuries have been reported.

Drivers were instructed to use the old road to be accessed via the Parekklisia exit instead.

Police said that the highway reopened a short time after, and traffic flow returned to normal.