Teenager still critical after road accident in Marsaxlokk

A 17-year-old from Marsaxlokk remains critical after he was hit by a VW Golf driven by a 19-year-old man, also from Marsaxlokk, early on Monday morning. The incident occurred in Power Station Road, Marsaxlokk at 1 a.m. An ambulance took the injured...

A 17-year-old from Marsaxlokk remains critical after he was hit by a VW Golf driven by a 19-year-old man, also from Marsaxlokk, early on Monday morning.

The incident occurred in Power Station Road, Marsaxlokk at 1 a.m. An ambulance took the injured teenager to hospital. Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera was informed.

This was the second serious traffic accident involving teenage drivers in days. A 77-year-old British tourist died after being run over in Qawra late on Sunday.

An 18-year-old has been arraigned and is facing manslaughter charges.

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