Driver, passenger critically injured in Birzebbugia crash

Serbian driver remains in critical condition after crash, but passenger’s condition improves

Two men were critically injured in a crash between two vehicles in Birzebbugia yesterday, the police said.

The accident occurred at around 9:15pm when a Mercedes Benz driven by a 40-year-old man residing in Mosta crashed into a Kia Picanto driven by a 22-year-old man residing in Birzebbugia.

The 22-year-old man and his passenger, whose identity is not yet known, were critically injured in the crash and admitted to Mater Dei Hospital.

The condition of the passenger of the Kia subsequently improved and is now no longer in a critical condition, but the driver of the vehicle is still in danger of dying.

An inquiry is being held.