A Gozitan pensioner was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Monday afternoon following a traffic accident in Xewkija. 

The 73-year-old Għasri man was in the passenger seat of a Toyota Vitz being driven by a 73-year-old woman, who lost control of the car and crashed into a Ford Transit van parked on Triq l-Mġarr. 

He was taken to Gozo General Hospital for treatment. The driver escaped the collision unharmed. 

Police say they are investigating further.

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