A 64-year-old man died following an industrial accident in Limassol on Monday morning.

The victim, identified as Evanthis Nikolaou from Limassol, was at a factory in the Moni industrial area to repair a water leak.

According to initial investigations, he fell into a 1.5-metre-deep excavation filled with water. The exact circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.

At around 11.20 am, colleagues noticed his absence and alerted the police. Officers arrived at the scene and found Nikolaou unconscious in the water-filled pit.

Rescue workers pulled him out, but a medical official confirmed he showed no signs of life.

The Moni police station is continuing its inquiries.