Sliema pedestrian, 84, grievously injured by car

Police are investigating a traffic accident which, earlier today, caused an 84-year old pedestrian to suffer grievous injuries.

The victim, an 84-year old Sliema resident was reportedly  struck by a Seat Ibiza driven by a 55 year-old man from Vittoriosa at around 6:45 AM this morning in Triq Santa Marija in Sliema.

The 84-year old was taken to Mater Dei hospital by ambulance and certified to have been grievously injured, but not at risk of death.