Boy, 4, ran over by car in Marsaskala

A four-year-old boy was seriously injured after being run over by a car in Marsaskala this morning.

Police said the incident occurred at around 11:30am in Triq ix-Xatt when the boy ran into a passing car while he was crossing the road.

The boy was conveyed to Mater Dei Hospital where he was certified of suffering from grievous injuries. He is not in danger of dying, police said.

Police investigations are ongoing.