A 14-year-old Russian girl was grievously injured today when she was hit by a car in Naxxar.

The police said the accident happened along the Coast Road at 3.45pm. The car was being driven by a 39-year-old woman from Mġarr.

The girl was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

An inquiry is being held.

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