Young man killed in Luqa traffic accident

A 21-year-old man lost his life in tragic circumstances this morning, when the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a truck in Luqa.

The police said the accident took place in Triq Ħal Qormi, opposite the Water Services Corportion building, at around 10am.

The man, who was from Siggiewi, was riding a Kymco Agility scooter which collided with a DAF truck being driven by a 56-year-old man from Għaxaq. 

An ambulance was dispatched to the site of the accident, but the victim was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.

Magistrate Gabriella Vella has started an inquiry on the case, and appointed a number of experts to assist her.

Police investigations are ongoing.