A 40-year-old man was grievously injured in a traffic accident in Gżira on Wednesday.

The accident happened near Manoel Island at around 5pm.

The police said the man, who is Bulgarian and lives in Marsa, was riding a Honda WW125A that was involved in a collision with a Seat Ateca, that was being driven by a 32-year-old man who lives in Sn Ġwann.

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

The police are investigating.