A 53-year-old woman died this afternoon after having been hit by a motorcycle while crossing the Regional Road yesterday.

The accident happened close to the tunnels in St Julian's at about 5.45 p.m.

The motorcycle, a Honda XR400, was being driven by a 40-year-old from Gzira.

A magisterial inquiry is being held.

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