Cyclist seriously injured in traffic accident

A 36-year-old cyclist was grievously injured on Thursday in Zejtun. 

The accident occurred at 8:30pm in Triq Alfredo Cachia Zammit. 

Police said the cyclist, who is from Zabbar, was hit by a Seat Ibiza that was being driven by a 24-year-old man who lives in Birzebbuga. 

An ambulance took the victim to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment where it was later certified they were suffering from serious injuries.

A police investigation is ongoing.