A cyclist was grievously injured on Monday in a traffic accident in Naxxar.

The police said the accident happened in Triq is-Salina at 4.30pm.

The 46-year-old cyclist from Naxxar was hit by a Mercedes Benz that was being driven by a 51-year-old man from Iklin.

A medical team gave the man first aid on site before he was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The police are investigating.

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