An 84-year-old man from Sliema suffered grievous injuries early this morning after he was hit by a car.
The accident in Triq Santa Marija took place at around 6.45am. He was hit by a Seat Ibiza, driven by a 55-year-old man from Vittoriosa.
The elderly man was taken to hospital by ambulance where he was certified to have sustained serious injuries, which are not life-threatening.
Investigations are ongoing.