A young Somali man who was critically injured in a traffic accident on Monday, has passed away.

He was hit by a light van as he crossed Aldo Moro Road, Marsa.

The incident happened at about 2.30 p.m. when the man, 19, was hit by a Fiat Fiorino as he crossed the road.

The vehicle was being driven towards Valletta. The man was thrown to the other carriageway with the force of impact.

A Magisterial inquiry is under way.

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