A 16-year-old was grievously injured late on Wednesday when he was hit by a car in Triq Manwel Dimech in Qormi.

The police said the accident happened at around 10.30pm.

A 71-year-old man, also from Qormi, was behind the wheel of the Toyota Vitz.

Police investigations are ongoing. 

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