An 84-year-old man from Mosta was left with grievous injuries after being struck by a car in Triq l-Imġarr, Għajnsielem, on Tuesday afternoon.

The man was taken to Gozo General Hospital at around 2.30pm after he was involved in an accident in Triq l-Imġarr, Għajnsielem, Gozo.

Initial investigations revealed that the man was struck by a Kia Picanto being driven by an 80-year-old German national.

The man was given assistance by a medical team, taken to hospital by ambulance, and was certified as suffering from grievous injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.