A motorcyclist is at risk of dying after a traffic accident in St Paul’s Bay. 

In a statement, police said the accident happened at 9am along Triq Dawret in the area. 

The accident happened after a Mercedes, driven by a 43-year old South African resident in Naxxar, collided with the motorcyclist, a 72-year-old man from Ħamrun.

The man received medical assistance on-site before being rushed to Mater Dei Hospital. 

Magistrate Monica Vella is leading the inquiry. Police investigations are underway.