4,351 Traffic Accidents Reported In The Last 3 Months

Nov 8 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, road traffic accidents saw an uptick, while casualties decreased compared to the same period in the previous year.

There was one road traffic fatality reported. The number of accidents rose to 4,351, marking a 7.1% increase from the same period in 2022.

The Northern Harbour district had the highest number of accidents at 1,514, accounting for 34.8% of all incidents.

Casualties decreased by 4.9% to 427, with 115 classified as grievously injured. This category included 66 drivers, 16 passengers, and 33 pedestrians/cyclists/other.

Unfortunately, one driver’s injuries proved fatal. This quarter saw five fewer fatalities compared to the same period in 2022.

The majority of grievously injured individuals were male (77.4%), and the lone fatality also involved a male. In terms of age groups, the highest percentage of casualties fell within the 26 to 40 years bracket (37.2%).

Passenger cars accounted for the largest share of road traffic casualties (52.7%), followed by motorcycles (36.8%) and goods-carrying vehicles (5.2%). The fatal accident involved a collision between two vehicles resulting in the death of one driver.

Eight cyclists were involved in accidents, with two sustaining grievous injuries, five experiencing minor injuries, and one having insignificant injuries.

Fridays had the highest number of casualties (72), while Mondays saw the most accidents (692 cases or 15.9% of the total). The time frame with the highest accident occurrence was between 09:00 – 11:59, accounting for 23.0% of the total, followed by the 15:00 – 17:59 slot with 914 cases. The fewest accidents occurred between 03:00 – 05:59 (63 cases).

San Pawl il-Baħar reported the highest incidence of road traffic accidents (254 cases), followed closely by Birkirkara and Ħal Qormi with 248 and 245 cases respectively. Conversely, Ta’ Kerċem, il-Fontana, and San Lawrenz had less than five road traffic accidents each. All districts, except the Western district, saw an increase in road traffic accidents compared to the third quarter of the previous year. The Southern Harbour district had the highest percentage increase at 11.6%, followed by the Northern Harbour district at 9.1%.

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GTA 6 Reportedly To Be Announced By Next Week

Nov 8 2023

Rockstar is set to make an official announcement about Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) soon, with a trailer expected in December, according to reports from Bloomberg.

The exact details of the initial announcement are still unclear, but the trailer is anticipated to be unveiled, possibly at The Game Awards on December 7, although this has not been confirmed.

While Rockstar has confirmed the development of GTA VI, they have kept other details under wraps. There was a leak of footage last year, which Rockstar acknowledged as authentic, but assured it wouldn’t affect the game’s progress.

Limited information is available about GTA VI, but it is rumoured to introduce a playable female Latina character and commence in a fictionalized version of Miami, with additional cities being incorporated over time.

Given the immense success of GTA V, which stands as one of the highest-selling video games ever, anticipation is high for the official reveal of GTA VI. Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on this highly anticipated release.

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President George Vella Meets Roberta Metsola In Brussels

Nov 8 2023

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola welcomed Maltese President George Vella and his wife Miriam to the European Parliament in Brussels.

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The leaders discussed how Europe could be brought ‘closer to people in towns and villages across Malta and Gozo.’

‘We also met Fr Marcellino Micallef, who was in Brussels to receive this year’s European Citizen’s Prize on behalf of the Valletta Soup Kitchen, as well as the talented Ruth Bianco, whose painting is currently being exhibited at the European Parliament.’

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Prime Minister Promises To Finish RaceTrack Project

Nov 8 2023

Addressing a speech in parliament following the Nationalist Party’s response to the presentation of Budget 2024, Prime Minister Robert Abela promised the motorsport practitioners that the track project has started, will continue and will be finished.

During the Budget 2024 presentation, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana hinted at the project’s continuation and conclusion. The project has long featured in Budget speeches as enthusiasts called for a space to practice their sport and craft.

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Last year, work on a National Centre for Motorsport in Ħal Far kicked off with an investment of around €20 million, with Sport and Education Minister Clifton Grima stating that this investment will see Malta having an official motorsport centre of international caliber.

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