A 51-year-old hunter from Dingli was hospitalised this morning after he was accidentally shot while hunting at a field in Dingli.

The victim, who suffered grievous injuries, was accompanied by a 30-year-old man, also from Dingli when the accident happened at Triq Ħal Tartarni, Dingli at 8.40am.

An inquiry is being held.

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