Boy, 7, ran over by car in Sliema

Seven-year-old boy grievously injured after being hit by a car during early hours of the morning
 

A seven-year-old boy was grievously injured when he was ran over by a car in Sliema early this morning.

Police said the incident occurred at around 00:45am as the boy was crossing the road at the Strand in Sliema.

An ambulance took the boy to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified to be suffering from serious injuries.

He is not in danger of dying.

Police investigations are ongoing.