A foreign man who was hit by two cars early yesterday has succumbed to his injuries, the police said this afternoon.

The incident in Hal Farrug happened early yesterday morning.

The man was hit by an Opel Corsa driven by a 21-year-old man from Qormi and then, while he was on the ground, he was hit by a second car. The driver stopped, then drove on. The incident happened at 6.40 a.m.

The 44-year-year-old victim, who lives in Ghaxaq, was critically injured. He passed away this afternoon. 

Police investigations are continuing. A man is reportedly being questioned.

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