A pedestrian was seriously injured early on Sunday morning when he was hit by a car in Paola, the police said in a statement.

The 57-year-old Paola resident was walking on Vjal Sir Paul Boffa in his hometown when he was hit by a Toyota Corolla being driven by a 46-year-old Birkirkara man.

The incident was reported at around 5.45am.

An ambulance took the victim to Mater Dei Hospital, where medics said he was gravely injured.

The police said their investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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