A 62-year-old cyclist was seriously injured this morning when he fell of the bike while riding it over a patch of oil on the road, the police said today.
The accident happened in Ghajn Street, Dingli, at 7.50am.
The cyclist, a resident of Attard, was taken to hospital where he was found to be suffering from serious injuries.
Members of the Civil Protection Department were called on site to remove the danger.