A 54-year-old woman from Attard is in danger of losing her life after she was hit by a car earlier today in Birkirkara.

The police said the woman was run over at around 4.30pm in Valley Road, Birkirkara.

The victim was hit by a Range Rover Evoque that was being driven by a 34-year-old woman, who is also from Attard.

The 54-year-old was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance. She was certified to be in critical condition.

Magistrate Anthony Vella launched is holding an inquiry.