A Polish woman has been hospitalised after being hit by an object which flew off a truck at Ċirkewwa.
The incident happened at about 11.30am as the truck was being driven by a 59-year-old man from Għajnsielem.
An empty tin of paint reportedly flew off the truck, hitting the woman who was walking on the pavement.
The road was closed for a short while.
The woman, 45, was taken to hospital, where her condition is being assessed.
Police are investigating.