Motorcyclist hospitalised in Paola traffic accident

A motorcyclist was hospitalised on Saturday after collision in Paola

A 62-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a traffic accident on Vjal Santa Luċija, Raħal Ġdid, on Saturday evening at around 9pm.

Police said a collision had occurred between a BMW X1 driven by the 62-year-old from Pembroke, and a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle driven by a 71-year-old man residing in Birkirkara.

First-aid was administered to the motorcyclist, before he was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified as suffering from grievous injuries.