A 63-year-old man was hit by car near at the roundabout near Mater Dei Hospital this morning.

The incident happened at about 9.15 a.m., causing a build-up of traffic.

The police said the man, a resident of Mosta, was crossing the road when he was hit by a Kia Proceed which was being driven by a 25-year-old man from Msida.

The victim was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was later certified to be suffering from grievous injuries.

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