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. 

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