A motorcyclist was gravely hurt on Saturday evening after he collided with a car in his hometown.

The 45-year-old was riding a Yamaha XP500 when he was involved in a crash with a Peugeot 107 being driven by a 29-year-old man who also lives in Birżebbuġa in Triq Birżebbuġa, at around 6pm.

He was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance and kept overnight. On Sunday morning, doctors said that the man’s injuries were grievous.

Police say they are investigating further.

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