A young boy was grievously injured this afternoon when he was hit by a Skoda Felicia in Vjal il-Helsien, Zebbug.

The incident happened at about 1.30 p.m. as the four-year-old was crossing the busy road with his mother. The Skoda was being driven by a 31-year-old man from Attard.

The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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