A man died in a tragic traffic accident in Naxxar on Monday afternoon.

It is believed that the 52-year-old British resident in St Paul's Bay lost control of his vehicle on Katakombi Street and hit a small wall in front of a house, with his car overturning upon impact.

The man was found under the car, having apparently been ejected from the vehicle, which then crashed on top of him.

An ambulance, paramedics and the Civil Protection Department were called to assist but the man was certified dead at the site.

Police are investigating.