Elderly Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Van in Ħamrun
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In brief
- An 84-year-old woman was seriously injured after being hit by a van in Ħamrun yesterday morning.
- The incident occurred on Triq Ċensu Borġ at approximately 8:30 AM.
- The van was driven by a 67-year-old man from Rabat.
An 84-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a van in Ħamrun yesterday. The incident, which left the woman at risk of dying, prompted an immediate police response and medical intervention.
The accident took place on Triq Ċensu Borġ at around 8:30 AM. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after the collision occurred.
Initial police investigations revealed that the woman, a resident of Ħamrun, was struck by an Isuzu Elf van. The vehicle was being driven by a 67-year-old man, who resides in Rabat.
Medical teams arrived quickly to provide first aid to the injured woman before she was transported to Mater Dei Hospital. Her condition was later confirmed to be critical, with doctors stating she is at risk of dying.
Police officers are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the traffic accident. They are working to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the incident, but the community has expressed concern for the elderly woman's well-being.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both outlets reported the traffic accident factually, with Lovin Malta providing more specific details about the incident.
Updates
- : Updated with reports from Newsbook and The Maltese Herald confirming the woman has passed away from her injuries.