Updated Friday 8am

A driver was seriously injured when his SUV crashed into a barrier on Ħal Far Road, Gudja, after he tried to avoid loose metal which fell from a truck in front of him.

The white Kia Sportage ended up perched on the crash barrier, with debris scattered all over the road, forcing its closure for all traffic. The accident happened on Thursday at about 4pm. 

The SUV's driver, aged 35, was trapped in the wreckage and needed to be helped out by rescuers from the Civil Protection Department.

Sources said the accident was caused when rods fell off a truck in front of the SUV, forcing the driver to suddenly swerve.

The Iveco Trakker was being driven by a 34-year-old from Birżebbuġa.

Transport Malta urged motorists in the area to seek alternative routes. 

Police investigations and a magisterial inquiry are ongoing.

Rescuers had to help the driver out of the Kia Sportage after the crash. (Matthew Mirabelli)Rescuers had to help the driver out of the Kia Sportage after the crash. (Matthew Mirabelli)

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