Sonya Consiglio, 33, of Mgarr is in critical condition after she was hit by a motorcycle at Sa Maison Hill, Floriana yesterday afternoon.

The police said the motorcycle was being ridden by a 22-year-old man from Sliema.

Sources said Ms Consiglio was suffering from head injuries and was in danger of dying.

Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera has appointed a team of experts to help her in an inquiry.

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