A 48-year-old man was grievously injured on Sunday in a traffic accident in Xagħra.

The police said the accident happened in Sqaq San Marzjan at noon.

The victim, who is from Xagħra, was riding a Sym that was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi, that was being driven by a 54-year-old man, also from Xagħra.

The motorcyclist was given first aid by a medical team on site and was then taken to Gozo General Hospital by ambulance.

The police are investigating.

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