A 63-year-old man from Marsascala is in a critical condition after he was hit by a car in Għaxaq on Friday morning as he was crossing the road.

The police said the accident happened in Triq Dawret Ħal-Għaxaq at 6am.

The man was hit by a Ford Transit driven by a 64-year-old man from Gudja. He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance where he was found to be in danger of losing his life.

An inquiry is being held.

The police are investigating.

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