A 61-year-old man from Birkirkara is in a critical condition after he was hit by a car as he was crossing the Birkirkara by-pass.
The man was hit by a Ford Ka that was being driven by a 22-year-old woman from Birkirkara.
The accident happened a few metres down from Klikk Computer Centre. An underpass is only a few metres away.
An inquiry is being held.