17-year-old girl hit by a car in Ghaxaq

A 17-year-old girl was injured in a traffic accident in Ghaxaq last night.

The accident occurred at around 8.30 pm in Triq it-Tgeżwira in Ħal Għaxaq.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the girl was walking in the street, when she was hit by a Peugeot Bipper. The vehicle was being driven from the Ghaxaq By-Pass towards Triq it-Tgeżwira, by a 24-year-old man who is also an Ghaxaq resident.

The girl was taken to Mater Dei hospital, where she was certified as suffering from light injuries.

Police investigations are underway.