Driver injured in Paola crash

The driver of a small refuse truck was injured this afternoon when his truck went out of control as it was driven downhill at Sta Lucija Avenue, opposite the Addolorata cemetery. The truck crossed to the other side of the road, smashing into two trees...

The driver of a small refuse truck was injured this afternoon when his truck went out of control as it was driven downhill at Sta Lucija Avenue, opposite the Addolorata cemetery.

The truck crossed to the other side of the road, smashing into two trees and an electricity pole before coming to a stop.

Policemen and members of the Civil Protection Department rushed to the scene to help the driver, a 40-year-old from Msida, out of the vehicle. He is receiving hospital treatment.

Sign up to our free newsletters

Get the best updates straight to your inbox:

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing.