Updated: Two critically injured in motorcycle crash

(Adds condition of the injured persons) A motorcyclist and a pillion rider were critically injured last night when their motorcycle crashed into a central strip and an electricity pole in St Andrew's Street, St. Julians. The police said the incident...

(Adds condition of the injured persons)

A motorcyclist and a pillion rider were critically injured last night when their motorcycle crashed into a central strip and an electricity pole in St Andrew's Street, St. Julians.

The police said the incident happened at about 2.30 a.m.

The motorcycle was being driven by a 26-year-old man from Paola, who was accompanied by a woman.

Magistrate Silvio Meli is holding an inquiry.

The police in a statement late this morning said the condition of the two in now stable.

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