Two girls aged 15 and 16 were injured this afternoon when they were hit by a car while crossing St Joseph High Road, Sta Venera.

The accident happened at about 4 p.m.

Both were taken to hospital where their condition is being assessed.

The car was being driven by a 39-year-old man from Hamrun.

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