(PR 702/24)
This morning, at around 1030hrs, the Police were informed about a traffic accident in Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, St Julian’s.
Preliminary investigations by the Police showed that there was a collision between an Otokar Vectio bus that was being driven by a 37-year-old man from Marsaskala and a Ford Tourneo Courier van that was being driven by a 39-year-old woman from Naxxar.
The bus driver was assisted by a medical team and taken to Mater Dei Hospital by an ambulance for further treatment. He was later certified as suffering from serious injuries. The woman of the other vehicle was not injured.
Magistrate Dr Philip Galea Farrugia LL.D was informed of the case and appointed an inquiry, while Police investigations are ongoing.