Updated: 12.50pm

A van has toppled onto its side on the Mrieħel bypass, forcing enforcement officers to close to close a lane in the direction of Qormi, Transport Malta said.

The accident happened near the junction to Mill Street.

The 31-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and was briefly admitted to hospital for assessment.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

The vehicle in question was still in place at 12.30pm

Elderly man injured in Ċirkewwa crash

The police also reported on Thursday that a 78-year-old motorist from Sliema was seriously injured when his Toyota car was involved in a collision with a Mercedes minibus.

The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon at Triq il-Marfa. 

The police are investigating. 

 

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