Updated|Motorcyclist critical after Burmarrad collision

A 31-year old man from Sliema is in a critical condition after being involved in a collision between a motorcycle and a van in Burmarrad, earlier today.

The accident occurred at around 11:45am on Triq Burmarrad, in Burmarrad. The injured man was driving a Honda CBR motorcycle heading in the direction of Bugibba, which collided with a Toyota Liteace van, driven by a 39-year old man from Birkirkara.

The injured man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance. The condition of the motorcyclist is not known.

Civil Protection teams were also on the scene, securing the oil slick which spilled out of the crippled motorcycle.

Police investigations into the incident are on-going.