Updated 12.30pm

Three people were taken to hospital on Sunday morning following a two-car collision on the Birkirkara bypass.

Two of those involved were grievously injured, the police said. 

The collision was reported at around 7am and involved a Honda Fit and Suzuki Swift.

Emergency crews work at the site. Photo: Police CMRU

A 72-year-old man driving the Honda and his 66-year-old female passenger, both from Iklin, had to be extracted from the vehicle with the help of Civil Protection Department officials.

Both were taken to Mater Dei Hospital with grievous injuries. 

A 28-year-old male from Żebbuġ who was driving the Suzuki was also taken to hospital but only suffered minor injuries in the crash.

No details about their medical conditions were available at the time of writing.