A young boy was grievously injured this afternoon when he was hit by a Skoda Felicia in Vjal il-Helsien, Zebbug.
The incident happened at about 1.30 p.m. as the four-year-old was crossing the busy road with his mother. The Skoda was being driven by a 31-year-old man from Attard.
The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.