Three people are in hospital with serious injuries after they were involved in two separate traffic accidents in Rabat and Mellieha, the police said today.

At 1.15pm, a motorbike and a car were involved in a crash in Triq ta’ Tlampa, Rabat.

A 55-year-old Frenchman, who was riding the bike with a 55-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment. He was reported to have suffered slight injuries, while the woman was grievously hurt.

The 48-year-old driver of a Toyota Hilux, resident of Zabbar, was not injured.

At 3.30pm, a Toyota Vitz driven by a 20-year-old woman of Mellieha was involved in an accident with a Mitsubishi Lancer driven by a 30-year-old of Mellieha.

The accident happened in Santa Marija Street.

The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries while the man was unhurt.