A 78-year-old woman from Zejtun died after she was hit by a car in her hometown late on Thursday evening.

The woman, Esther Pulis, was crossing the road in Triq Alfredo Cachia Zammit, when the incident took place. She died on the spot.

The Hyundai vehicle involved in the accident was driven by a 24-year-old man.

Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera launched an inquiry.

Police investigations continue.

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