A motorcyclist dies in a traffic accident in Akrotiri on Saturday, while his female passenger was injured when their bike crashed with a car, the British Bases said.

The driver of the car was arrested and the road closed to traffic.

British bases police said the crash occurred at around 1.30pm when a car collided with a motorcycle.

The male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

His female passenger was taken to Limassol general hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Diversions are in place as officers carry out measurements, vehicle checks and witness statements to establish the exact circumstances of the crash.

Police confirmed that both vehicles remain at the scene for forensic inspection.

The investigation remains ongoing.