A 49-year old Xewkija man was injured grievously when his motorcycle collided with a car on Saturday in Santa Venera.

The accident took place at around noon on Triq il-Ferrovija, and a medical team assisted the victim shortly afterwards, the police said.

The injured man is receiving treatment at Mater Dei hospital.

The 37-year old Msida resident who was driving a Mercedes Benz C250, was unhurt.

A police investigation is underway.