A man from Finland, 64, was critically injured when he was hit by a car while crossing the road at Balluta Bay late yesterday.

The accident occurred at about 8.30pm.

The car was being driven by a 25-year-old man from St Julian's.

Police said the man was thrown several metres with the force of impact. The car's windscreen was badly damaged. Police are investigating.

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