Updated August 14
Two young boys were among three people hit by a car in Lija on Tuesday afternoon, the police said in a statement.
The two children, both aged 10, escaped with light injuries. A 47-year-old Serbian Gżira resident who was with them was not so fortunate and was seriously hurt.
They were hit by a BMW as they were on Mosta Road at around 4pm.
The car was being driven by a 20-year-old Maltese man.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the three victims were taken to Mater Dei hospital by ambulance.
Magistrate Monica Vella is leading an inquiry into the incident, the police said.