Updated 3.15pm

A man was killed in a traffic accident in Marsa on Sunday.

The police said the accident happened in Triq Diċembru 13 at around 2pm.

They said the victim, who has not yet been identified, was hit by a Toyota Vitz that was being driven by a 24-year-old man who lives in Qormi.

A medical team was called to assist the victim on site but he was certified dead on the spot.

An inquiry is being held. The police are investigating.