A 13-year-old boy from Xewkija is in a critical condition following an accident in his home town this afternoon.

The police said the boy, who was riding a bicycle was involved in a crash with a Rover driven by a 34-year-old man, also from Xewkija in Sta Marija Street at around 1.30 p.m.

The boy was taken to the Gozo General Hospital but was then transferred to Mater Dei.

Duty magistrate Paul Coppini is holding an inquiry.

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