Two people were injured in a road accident in St Julian's late on Sunday night after the driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an light pole.
Police said the driver, a 38-year old man from Pakistan, was seriously injured in the crash while the passenger, a 28-year old woman from Mauritania, was grievously hurt.
The accident occurred at 1.30am in Triq Sant'Andrija and the pair were taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.
Magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia has ordered an inquiry. Police investigations are ongoing.