Elderly pedestrian struck by car in Floriana

An elderly pedestrian suffered grievous injuries after he was struck by a car in Floriana.

The accident happened at around 9:00am in Triq Nazzjonali.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the 72-year-old Birkirkara resident was struck by a Peugeot Partner driven by a 78-year-old woman from Birżebbuġa.

The pedestrian was aided by a medical team before he was taken to hospital by ambulance. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries. 

Police investigations are still ongoing.