A motorcyclist was grievously hurt in a Friday evening collision in Birkirkara, the police said on Saturday morning. 

The Suzuki DL650 rider, who is 38 and from Xagħra, was involved in a crash with a Renault Captur car being driven by a 27-year-old Fgura man. The collision happened on Triq Fleur De Lys at around 6pm. 

A medical team was called to the site and took the motorcyclist to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance, where he is receiving treatment. 

A police investigation is under way. 

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