Yesterday, at around 1830hrs, police were informed that a traffic accident had taken place in Triq Leli Falzon, Naxxar.
Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations found that a 5 year old boy had been hit by a Chevrolet Cruze being driven by a 52 year old man resident of Żebbuġ, Gozo.
The boy was given preliminary medical aid and transported to Mater Dei via an ambulance. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.
An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing.
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