A Gozitan woman was hospitalised with serious injuries after she was involved in a traffic accident in Naxxar.

The accident took place in Triq l-Imdawra, at around 7.30am.

The woman, 65, from Ghajnsielem, lost control of her Toyota Passo and crashed into a tree, the police said.

She was assisted by members of the Civil Protection Department and was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

Magistrate Gabriella Vella is leading an inquiry. The police are investigating.