Man Critically Injured in Sliema Road Accident
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In brief
- A 57-year-old man is in critical condition following a traffic accident in Sliema.
- The incident occurred on Triq ix-Xatt this morning, involving a lorry and a car.
- Police are investigating the circumstances where the man was trapped between the vehicles.
A 57-year-old man from St Paul's Bay is in critical condition after being involved in a traffic accident in Sliema this morning. The incident took place on Triq ix-Xatt at approximately 7:30 am.
Police reports indicate that the man became trapped between a stationary lorry and a car. Preliminary investigations suggest he was unloading items from an Isuzu Elf van when he was struck by a Peugeot 3008.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and the man was rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. His condition was later confirmed to be critical, with doctors stating he is at risk of dying.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and full circumstances surrounding the accident.
Further details have emerged regarding the traffic accident in Sliema earlier today. A car reportedly crashed into a double-parked truck, seriously injuring a deliveryman. The incident occurred on Triq ix-Xatt as the 57-year-old man was unloading cargo from a pick-up truck. He remains in critical condition, and police investigations into the circumstances of the accident are ongoing.
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Low media divide. Times of Malta provided additional details about the circumstances of the road accident.
Updates
- : New details emerged, indicating a car crashed into a double-parked truck, seriously injuring a deliveryman who was unloading cargo.
- : Updated with new developments: the driver has been charged and was found to be over the alcohol limit. The victim tragically had his leg amputated.