Three men have been injured in a traffic accident in the early hours of this this morning in Xewkija.

Police said that one of the men, a 23-year old, sustained serious injuries. The accident happened in Mgarr Road at around 12.45am.

The accident involved a Toyota Starlet, driven by a 19-year old man from Xewkija, and a Suzuki Swift, driven by a 23-year old man from Xaghra. There was an 18-year old male passenger in the Toyota. The Suzuki crashed into a wall as a result of the impact.

They were all taken to the Gozo General Hospital.

The 23-year old driver was seriously hurt, the 19-year old was slightly injured, Police said. The condition of the 18-year old passenger is as yet unknown.

Duty Magistrate Simone Grech is leading an inquiry.

Police investigations are ongoing.

File photo: Gozo News Anthony Zammit

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