An eight-year-old boy was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Naxxar Road, San Ġwann, late on Wednesday.

The young Syrian was hit by a Peugeot Bipper van driven by a 48-year-old man from Paola.

The boy was given first aid on site and then taken to hospital where he was found to be suffering serious injuries.

The police are investigating.  

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