An elderly woman was seriously injured early yesterday morning after being hit by a car while crossing the road in Ħamrun, where she lives.
Police said the 77-year-old woman was struck by a Toyota Liteace driven by a 63-year-old from Ta’ Xbiex on Triq Ħal Qormi. The accident happened at 6.40am.
The woman was immediately taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. Although her injuries are serious, they are not considered to be life-threatening.