A 42-year-old motorcyclist died yesterday morning after crashing into a wall close to his home in Siġġiewi.

Police said the victim was riding a Honda CBR towards Żebbuġ at about 7.15 a.m. when he lost control of the bike.

Witnesses said the man was hurled off his motorcycle and fell into a field bordering the road. They said the motorcyclist was conscious when he was found, to the extent that he gave his particulars. He was given first aid by an ambulance crew on site before being taken to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

The motorcycle ended up some distance away from the point of impact.

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