80-year-old woman taken to hospital after being hit by forklifter

The incident happened in Floriana at around 11am on Thursday morning

An 80-year-old woman has been grievously injured after being hit by a forklift.

Police said the octogenarian, a British national, was hit by a forklift driven by a 30-year-old Marsa man on Xatt Pinto in Floriana at around 11am this morning.

The woman was treated at the scene before being taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where her injuries were certified as grievous.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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