Man seriously injured in traffic accident

A 52-year-old man was seriously injured during a traffic accident on Wednesday morning, the police said.

The accident occurred at 6:30am on the Imriehel bypass in the direction of Marsa.

Police said that a Suzuki Wagon, driven by a 52-year-old man and a Land Rover driven by a 30-year-old woman collided.

The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment where it was later certified he was suffering from serious injuries.

A police investigation is ongoing and an inquiry has been opened.