A 54-year-old woman is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car in Fgura on Friday.

The police said the incident happened in Triq San Tumas at 8am.

The woman, who is from Tarxien, was hit by a Toyota Vitz that was being driven by a 31-year-old woman from Fgura.

The victim was given first aid on-site and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

An inquiry is being held. The police are investigating.

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