A 13-year-old girl was grievously injured when she was hit by a car while cycling along Triq Sir Philip Pullicino in Mtarfa.

The police said in a statement the accident was reported at 10.15am on Sunday. 

The car - a Ford B Max - was bring driven by a 25-year-old from Mtarfa.

She was given first aid on site before being rushed to hospital.

Police investigations are ongoing. 

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