A 77-year-old man from Burmarrad died early this morning when he was hit by a Transit van driven by a 70-year-old man in Burmarrad.
The police said the accident happened at 4.30am.
A medical team gave first aid to the 77-year-old, who, however, succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
The other driver, who is from Rabat, is being treated for shock.
A Magisterial inquiry is under way.