A 55-year-old motorcyclist from Sliema was grievously injured in an accident in Gżira on Saturday.

The police said the accident happened in Misraħ Turu Colombo at 8pm.

The man was riding a Yamaha XT400 when he lost control and fell. Subsequently, the bike crashed into a parked Toyota Vitz.

A medical team gave the victim first aid on site and he was then taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

The police are investigating.

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