A 50-year-old man from Marsascala is in critical condition after he was run over by a car in Paola this morning, the police said.

The accident happened at 7.10 am in Vjal Santa Lucija, across the Addolorata cemetery, when the pedestrian was hit by a Mazda Denio car driven by a 19-year-old from Birkirkara.

The victim was rushed to hospital in an ambulance where he is believed to be fighting for his life. 

A magisterial inquiry is being held. The police are investigating. 

 

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