A 28-year-old man from Tarxien is in danger of dying following a traffic accident in Hal Far.

The incident tookplace at around 1:30pm.

The police said the man was driving a Yamaha Crypton motorcycle on Hal Far Road in the direction of the airport. The motorcycle collided with a Toyota Tercel that was being driven in the opposide direction by a 27-year-old woman from Qormi.

The motorcyclist, who is a soldier, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital where he was found to be in critical condition.

Magistrate Claire Strafrace Zammit is leading an inquiry.