A 68-year-old man from Ħamrun was hospitalised this morning after he was grievously in a bizarre incident.

A car driven by a 69-year-old man from Qormi crashed into a stationary van, which was jolted by the impact, hitting a pedestrian who was standing in front of it. 

The police said the accident happened in Triq San Bastjan at 6.40am.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police are investigating.

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