A 73-year old man from Ghajnsielem has been taken to Mater Dei Hospital with serious injuries, following an accident in Independence Road, Msida.

The man was driving a Daihatsu Hi-Jet, when he lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree causing it to overturn.

The accident took place at around 2pm this afternoon. Valletta and Marsa bound traffic had to be stopped, causing long traffic jams in the surrounding areas.

A full police investigation is underway.

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