A 79-year-old man from Pieta' was critically injured this afternoon when he was hit by a BMW car in Marina Street, Msida.

The accident happened shortly before 6pm at the traffic lights, and police investigations are focused on whether the lights were green or red.

The car was being driven by a 35-year-old man from Floriana. He was unhurt.

A Magisterial inquiry has been appointed.

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