A French woman was seriously injured on Monday after she was hit by a car while crossing the road at The Strand in Gzira. 

The woman, who lives in Ta’ Xbiex, was hit by an Otokar Kent LF, which was being driven by a 37-year-old Filipino from Pietà.

A medical team assisted the woman on site and then rushed her to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. 

The police are investigating.