A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car at around noon on Tuesday, on Independence street, Floriana, the police said.

The man, a 40-year-old Sliema resident, was hit by a Skoda Fabia which was being driven by a 76-year-old man from Gudja.

The 40-year-old man was given medical assistance on-site and was then taken to the hospital by ambulance. He was later certified to be suffering from serious injuries.

An inquiry was launched by Magistrate Lara Lanfranco.

Police investigations are ongoing.