A 41-year-old Finnish man was hospitalised on Sunday after he was  hit by a car while riding an e-scooter, which left the scene without stopping. 

Police told Times of Malta that the accident took place on Mdina Road, near Birkirkara at 11.30 am.  

The rider was seriously injured.

A man later uploaded a video on social media saying that a "white Toyota Belta" had driven away after hitting the rider, leaving him injured. He said the police had been given the details. 

The video by the man who says he witnessed the incident.

Police could not confirm reports that the e-scooter was crossing the road when the accident happened. A magisterial inquiry is being held. 

The accident came days after Times of Malta reported that the mandatory wearing of helmets, lower speed limits, and a ban in pedestrian areas are among the proposals government is considering as part of an e-scooter crackdown.

Transport Malta is to hold talks with e-scooter companies and the Malta Insurance Association in the coming weeks.

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