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title: "Man Seriously Injured After Tuk-Tuk Overturns in Gozo"
date: 2026-07-06T17:02:04.843+00:00
updated: 2026-07-06T17:02:04.843+00:00
topics: ["Transport", "National", "Health"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-06/man-seriously-injured-after-tuk-tuk-overturns-in-gozo
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Man Seriously Injured After Tuk-Tuk Overturns in Gozo

## In brief

- A 52-year-old man from St Paul’s Bay was seriously injured after the tuk-tuk he was driving overturned in Xewkija, Gozo.
- The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Triq Tal-Kanal, reportedly after the driver lost control of the vehicle.
- Medical teams provided assistance at the scene, and the man is currently at risk of dying.

A 52-year-old man from St Paul’s Bay sustained serious injuries after the tuk-tuk he was driving overturned in Xewkija, Gozo, on Sunday afternoon.

The incident took place at approximately 4:15 pm in Triq Tal-Kanal. Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the overturning.

Emergency services, including a medical team, were dispatched to the scene to provide immediate assistance to the injured man.

He was subsequently transported to hospital, where his condition was assessed as critical, placing him at risk of dying.

Police investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both Lovin Malta and Times of Malta reported the accident factually, focusing on the details of the incident and the driver's condition.

## Sources (2)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/52-year-old-at-risk-of-dying-after-tuk-tuk-overturns-in-gozo/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/tuktuk-driver-seriously-injured-gozo-crash.1131007)

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