A motorbike rider was yesterday described to be in a critical condition following a crash with a Rover in St Joseph High Road, Hamrun.

The police said that the accident took place at 9.15am. The rider, a 25-year-old from Santa Venera, was rushed to St Luke’s Hospital where he was found to be suffering from serious injuries and was in critical condition.

Magistrate Doreen Clarke appointed several experts to help her in the inquiry.

Police investigations are still under way.