Two people were taken to Mater Dei Hospital yesterday following separate traffic accidents.

The first accident involved an Italian, 61, who was hit by a car on Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira at 7 pm last night. The car, a Peugeot 508 was driven by a 33-year-old from Marsaskala.

The second occurred on Triq il-Lunzjata, Santa Venera, at 9pm. Investigations found that a motorcycle driven by a 37-year-old from Msida was involved in an accident with a Kia Avella, driven by a 68-year-old man also from Msida.

Ambulances were present in both scenes, where the Italian and motorcycle driver were taken to hospital for treatment of light injuries.

Investigations are underway.