A six-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a car in Msida on Saturday morning. 

Police said the incident happened in Triq C. De Brocktorff around 11.30am.

The victim was struck by a car driven by a 39-year-old Russian national, residing in Sliema. No further details were given. 

An ambulance was called to the scene who rushed the boy to hospital where he was found to have suffered grievous injuries. 

Police are investigating.

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