Yesterday, at around (1945hrs), the police were informed of a traffic accident in Dawret il-Gudja, Gudja.

Preliminary investigations showed that a collision occurred between a Skoda Fabia driven by a 50-year-old man from Gudja and a Ford Fiesta, who at the time was on the side of the road with a puncture.

At the time of the impact, a 29-year-old man from Birzebbugia was injured after he was trapped between the two vehicles.

The victim was assisted by a medical team, taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance and certified with serious injuries.

Magistrate Dr Ian Farrugia LL. D was informed of the case and appointed an inquiry.

Civil Protection Department personnel were also on site to assist.

Police investigations are still ongoing.