Man run over while changing tyre on highway

A man died after being run over by a passing vehicle while trying to change the tyre of his car in the emergency lane on the highway near Xylofagou on Friday evening.

Bases police said the incident occurred at 9:45pm, with the road remaining closed until 1am on Saturday morning.

The driver of the bypassing vehicle has since been arrested.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.