Two injured in quadbike accident

Two people were hospitalised after falling off a quadbike in Gozo.

The accident occurred at around 6pm in Triq ix-Xwejni, near Marsalforn.

Police said the 28-year-old driver who lives in Qormi lost control of the quadbike and both him and the pillion rider, an 18-year-old Briton, were injured.

Both were taken to Gozo Hospital for further treatment. 

A magisterial inquiry has been opened.