A 31-year-old man from Birzebbuga was critically injured in a crash involving his van and a truck in Kalafrana this afternoon.

His wife, 31, who was also in the van, suffered serious injuries. His daughter, 4, was also hospitalised.

The truck was driven by a 41-year-old man from Mgarr who was treated for shock.

The incident took place at about 2.30 p.m.on the road to Ghar Hasan.

Rescuers from the Civil Protection Department were called to free the man from the wreckage of the van, where he was trapped.

He was then rushed to hospital in an ambulance.

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