An 87-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was hit by a motorbike in Paola on Wednesday.

The police said the accident happened in Triq Għajn Dwieli at 8.30am.

The victim, who lives in Paola, was hit by a Honda. Its rider was a 54-year-old man who lives in Senglea.

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

An inquiry is being held.

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