Updated| Man loses life after being hit by a taxi

The Libyan man was initially in critical condition for two days after being hit by a taxi in Sliema, but he has now tragically succumbed to his injures and lost his life.

A 26-year-old Libyan man has died after being hit by a taxi in Triq ix-Xatt, Sliema on Tuesday 16th August. The man was initially certified as being in critical condition for a couple of days, but his condition deteriorated and he has tragically lost his life according to police reports.

The accident took place in the early hours of the morning, at around 1:15am, with a 61-year-old Msida resident at the wheel of the taxi.

The Libyan man was taken to Mater Dei hospital for treatment.

Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech opened an investigation into the case and the investigations are still ongoing.