Man seriously injured in quad bike accident

The man lost control of his all-terrain vehicle and crashed into a fence

The man was riding a quad bike when the accident happened (Stock photo)
The man was riding a quad bike when the accident happened (Stock photo)

A 55-year-old Birkirkara resident was hurt on Monday after losing control of the quad bike he was riding.

The accident, which took place at around 10.10am in Triq il-Belt Valletta, Attard, happened when the man crashed his all-terrain vehicle into a fence.

The victim was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment, where his injuries were determined to be serious in nature.

Duty magistrate Charmaine Galea started at inquiry on the case and appointed various experts to assist her.

Police investigations are ongoing.