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.