A 35-year-old man from Zejtun was critically injured this evening when he was hit by a car while cycling at Hal Far Road, Birzebbuga, the police said.

The incident happened shortly after 7.30pm.

He was hit by a Ford Escort driven by a 61-year-old man also from Zejtun.

A Magisterial inquiry is under way.

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