Updated | Motorcyclist in Coast Road accident dies

A 50-year-old Hungarian man involved in a motorcycle accident on the Coast Road on Sunday has succumbed to his injuries and died at Mater Dei Hospital, the police said.

The man who lives in St Paul's Bay was seriously injured after crashing with his motorcycle at around 9:55am.

Police said that the man, who was driving a Honda motorcycle lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the barricades.

An ambulance was called onsite to take the injured man to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified as suffering from grievous injuries but died several hours later.

Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo has launched an inquiry into the case, and has instructed several experts to assist her.

Police investigations are ongoing.