A public transport bus overturned at around 11.30pm on Sunday night, skidding to a halt and waking up neighbours - but there were no passengers on board and the driver was thankfully only slightly injured.

Police said that the accident occurred on Mdina Road, Attard.

No other vehicles were involved but the wreck took several hours to clear, according to eyewitnesses.

Malta Public Transport said on Monday morning that the driver was treated for shock and that an internal investigation was launched immediately to identify the cause of the accident.

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"Over the last three years the number of accidents have shown a consistent year-on-year reduction. The company has, in fact, implemented various measures to this effect including, most importantly, a significant investment in the training programme for drivers. The company has also introduced a programme whereby it rewards drivers with a consistent, positive track record in safe driving by promoting these drivers to 'advanced drivers," it said.

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