A 32-year-old motorcyclist died after he was involved in a traffic accident in Tower Road, Sliema late last night.

Police said the man, a Macedonian national, was riding a Piaggo Vespa when he was involved in a crash with an Isuzu D-Max, that was being driven by a 29-year old Syrian national who lives in Marsaskala.

The motorcyclist was given first aid and sent to Mater Dei for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

A 33-year-old passenger of the Vespa, also of Macedonian nationality, is currently receiving treatment while police have launched an investigation.