A six-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he was hit by a Mercedes-Benz car being driven by a 28-year-old Żejtun resident this morning.

The accident happened at around 10.15am on Triq Santa Katarina in Żejtun, police said. The child was rushed to Mater Dei hospital for treatment. Police say they are investigating further. 

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