Last night, at around 10pm, police were informed of a traffic accident that occurred on Mdina Road in Żebbuġ.

Officers immediately responded to the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident involved an e-kick scooter, ridden by a 15-year-old boy from Qormi, and an Opel Astra driven by a 26-year-old man from Luqa.

A 16-year-old boy, also from Qormi, was riding as a passenger on the back of the e-scooter at the time of the incident.

The passenger sustained injuries and received medical assistance at the scene. He was transported to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance, where he was later certified as suffering from serious injuries.

A magisterial inquiry has been launched, led by Magistrate Dr Philip Galea Farrugia LL.D, who appointed several experts to assist in the case. Police investigations are ongoing