A man and a woman were injured in separate traffic accidents on Saturday.

In the first accident, a 71-year-old Japanese woman was grievously injured when she was hit by a Smart that was being driven by a 27-year-old woman from Fgura in Triq Manuel Dimech, Sliema at 2pm.

The victim was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

In the other accident, a man, who is likely a foreigner but has not yet been identified, was seriously injured when he was hit by a Chevrolet Kalos in December 13 Road, Marsa at 5.30pm

The car was being driven by a 38-year-old man from Valletta.

The victim was assisted by a medical team on site and then transferred to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance

The police are investigating both accidents.

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