An 18-year-old from Birzebbuga is in a critical condition after he was flung out of his car when he crashed against a wall on Monday night.

The accident happened about 15 minutes after midnight on Monday just past the airport VIP lounge on the road leading from Luqa to Hal-Far. Jean Paul Abela, who turned 18 last January, was thrown out when his car hit the wall.

Police sources said the injuries he sustained indicated he was hit by the car he was driving when he was flung out of it. A friend who was in the same car escaped unscathed.

Police investigations continue.

No foul play is suspected.

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