Elderly man hit by car in Birkirkara

An 87-year-old man has sustained grievous injuries after being hit by a car in Birkirkara​ on Wednesday. 

The incident occurred at 10:30am in Triq John Borg. 

The police said that an investigation found that the elderly man for reasons unknown was hit by a Mercedes that was being driven by a 27-year-old from Birkirkara​. 

An ambulance took the victim to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment, where it was later certified he was suffering from grievous injuries.

A police investigation is currently ongoing.