A 26-year-old man from Pieta was seriously injured on Sunday when he lost of his pick-up truck and crashed into a tree.

The accident took place on Triq Dicembru 13, Marsa, at around 8.40am, the police said.

The man was driving a Mazda B2500. He was assisted by members of the Civil Protection Department and was later taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

Magistrate Josette Demicoli is leading an inquiry. The police are also investigating the case.