An 82-year-old woman from Tarxien is in a critical condition after she was hit by a van this morning.

The accident happened in Triq Santa Marija, Tarxien at 11am. The van was being driven by a 50-year-old man from Marsa.

The woman was taken to Mater Dei Hospital where she was initially certified to be suffering from grievous injuries. However, her condition deteriorated this afternoon and she is now in danger of loss of life.

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