A woman was hospitalised with serious injuries on Friday morning after she was hit by a car in Fgura.

The accident took place in Triq San Tumas at around 8am, the police said.

The casualty, 54, from Tarxien, was hit by a Toyota Vitz driven by a 31-year-old woman from Fgura.

She was given medical treatment on site but was later taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit is leading an inquiry. The police are also investigating.