A 29-year-old man from Iklin was critically injured early yesterday morning when his car crashed into an electricity pole and overturned in Mdina Road, Qormi.

The incident happened at about 4.15 a.m. when the man lost control of his Smart Passion, the police said.

An ambulance and rescuers from the Civil Protection Department rushed to the scene where the man was given first aid before being rushed to hospital.

Magistrate Doreen Clarke is holding an inquiry.

In another accident, a BMW parked in Armier caught fire early yesterday morning.

The police said the cause is being investigated.

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