A 21-year-old worker was seriously injured in a work accident in a hotel car park in Bafra yesterday morning, Kibris Postasi reported.
The accident happened at around 11.30 am in front of the hotel when 21-year-old Zafarjon Sharopov, who was standing on the front fork of the forklift, lost his balance. He fell under the wheels of the forklift which ran across his stomach and legs causing serious injuries.
The young man was taken to Famagusta State Hospital, where he is still receiving treatment.
It was reported that M.E. who was driving the forklift was arrested and investigations into the accident are ongoing.