Motorcyclist injured in Żurrieq accident

A 52-year-old motorcyclist was grievously injured in a traffic accident early on Sunday morning.

The police said the accident happened at around 00:45am in Vjal ix-Xarolla, iż-Żurrieq.

Preliminary investigations showed a Kia Sportage driven by a 46-year-old from Zurrieq was involved in a crash with a Honda motorcycle driven by the 52-year-old from Naxxar.

A medical team was called to the site of the accident, and later transferred the motorcyclist to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified for his injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.