A 39-year-old man from Żabbar was grievously injured on Thursday in a traffic accident in Paola.

The police said that the accident happened at 12.30pm in Vjal Santa Luċija.

The victim lost control of the Kawazaki he was riding and overturned.

A medical team was called on site and gave the rider first aid. He was then taken to Mater Dei hospital.

The police are investigating.

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