A young man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Marsa this morning, the police said.

The 20-year-old of Tarxien was hit by a car driven by a 21-year-old of Zurrieq, which hit a pavement before careening onto the Tarxien youngster.

The accident took place in Aldo Moro Road at 4am.

The Tarxien young man was taken to hospital where he was found to have suffered grievous injuries but is not in critical condition.