A 19-year-old motorcyclist was grievously injured on Thursday in a traffic accident at Mġarr.

The police said the accident happened in Triq il-Ġnejna at 10.30pm.

The victim, who is from Mellieħa, lost control of the bike and fell.

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

The police are investigating.

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