A 30-year-old Italian man and a 73-year-old woman who live in Għajnsielem and Qormi respectively were grievously injured in separate traffic accidents which took place within minutes from each other in St. Julian's and Qormi.
The police said the 30-year-old was hit by a Toyota Townace in Triq San Ġorġ St.Julian's at about 9.25am. The vehicle was being driven by a 24-year-old man, residing in Zebbuġ.
The 73-year-old woman was hit by a Toyota Corolla in Triq Tal-Ħlas, Qormi at around 9.35am. A 56-year-old woman who lives in Sliema was driving the vehicle.
Police investigations are still underway.