A 64-year-old motorcyclist was grievously injured on Saturday in a traffic accident in Floriana.

The police said the accident happened at 5.30pm in Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir.

The victim, who lives in Valletta, was riding a Junak that was involved in a collision with a Mazda Demio, that was being driven by a 22-year-old woman who lives in Marsascala.

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

The police are investigating.