Motorcyclist seriously injured in traffic accident

A motorcyclist was hospitalised on Wednesday following a traffic accident in Luqa.

The accident occurred at around 6:45pm in Triq San Tumas.

Police said the 40-year-old motorcyclist lost control of the motorbike he was driving, falling, and hitting the pavement.

He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment.

A police investigation is ongoing.