A woman was hit by the finance minister's car as she was crossing National Road near Portes des Bombes in Floriana early this afternoon. The minister was in the car at the time.

Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia, who was being driven in another car, gave first aid until an ambulance arrived.

The woman's condition is not known.

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