Today, around 0845hrs, police were informed of a traffic accident in Vjal il-Ħelsien, Ħaż-Żebbuġ.
Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations found that a 78 year old woman resident of Ħaż-Żabbar had been hit by a Peugeot 307 driven by a 20 year old Syrian man resident of Ħaż-Żebbuġ.
She was given preliminary medical aid and transported to Mater Dei Hospital, where she was certified as having suffered serious injuries.
Magistrate Dr Joseph Mifsud L.L.D was informed with the case and appointed an inquiry.
Investigations about the accident are still underway.
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