A pedestrian in Birkirkara was grievously hurt when he was hit by a car on Friday evening, the police said on Saturday. 

The victim, who is 56 years old and from Birkirkara, was on Triq il-Ferrovija when he was hit by a Toyota Ractis being driven by a 61-year-old from Balzan. It was around 8.30pm at the time. 

A medical team called to the site took the victim to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance. Doctors have certified his injuries as being of a grievous nature.

A police investigation is under way. 

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