Updated 5.45pm 

Two men riding a motorcycle died on Saturday morning, following a collision with a car in Mosta.

The two men were Pakistani nationals living in St Paul's Bay aged 41 and 33. 

They were riding a Yamaha Crypton motorcycle on Triq iż-Żejfa at 6am when they were involved in a crash with a Smart Fortwo car driven by a 41-year-old Mellieħa man. 

The motorcycle and car involved in the crash.

One of the two riders, aged 33, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The other was rushed to hospital in a critical condition and died a short time later. 

The Smart driver was also taken to hospital for medical treatment, where he was treated for slight injuries. 

Another motorcyclist injured

Meanwhile, a man was grievously injured in a separate motorcycle accident in Paola on Saturday at 1.30 pm.

The accident happened in Vjal Santa Lucija.

The man fell off his motorbike after losing control of the vehicle.

A medical team and ambulance were called for and he was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.

It was later confirmed he had been grievously injured.