Police are mounting a search for the driver of a vehicle, which hit a car driven by a heavily-pregnant woman, and drove away. 

The accident happened in Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, St Julian's, around 8.30pm on Friday. 

The victim, who is 36 weeks pregnant, was taken to Mater Dei hospital suffering from slight injuries. 

The unidentified car hit her Toyota Vitz and kept driving on, the police said, adding that they were now inspecting CCTV footage in the area. 

Her sister also made an appeal through Facebook appealing for anyone with information to come forward. 

 

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