Cyclist struck by car, grievously injured

A 26-year-old cyclist was grievously injured on Sunday morning after she was hit by a car as she was riding in Zejtun.

The accident, the police said, happened at 8am in Triq id-Dahla ta’ San Tumas corner with Triq ir-Ramla.

The victim, who is from Balzan, was hit by a Toyota Dyna light pick-up truck which was being driven by a 42-year-old man from Zejtun.

After her arrival at Mater Dei Hospital for treatment, the woman’s injuries were found to be grievous in nature.

Police investigations are ongoing.