Motorcyclist Injured in Regional Road Crash: What We Know So Far

Emergency services rushed to the Regional Road in Msida this morning after a motorcyclist collided with a car, leaving the rider with serious injuries. The crash, which occurred near the Msida Church roundabout, caused traffic chaos during the morning rush hour, with commuters facing delays of up to 30 minutes.

What Happened?

According to eyewitnesses, the motorcyclist, a 35-year-old man from Birkirkara, was traveling towards Gżira when he collided with a car turning left from the Msida Church roundabout. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and landed heavily on the road, sustaining serious injuries to his legs and head. He was immediately attended to by paramedics from the Malta Civil Protection Department and rushed to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment.

The driver of the car, a 42-year-old woman from Msida, was unhurt in the collision. She was taken to the Msida Police Station for questioning, where she provided a statement to the police. No arrests have been made at the time of writing.

Traffic Chaos

The crash caused significant traffic congestion in the area, with commuters reporting delays of up to 30 minutes. The Regional Road was partially blocked while emergency services attended to the injured motorcyclist, causing tailbacks as far as the Marsa junction. Traffic was diverted through side streets, leading to further congestion in the surrounding areas.

Malta Police urged commuters to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, advising that the road was expected to remain closed for several hours while investigations were carried out.

Road Safety Concerns

This latest incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety in Malta, with motorcyclists and cyclists often vulnerable on the island’s busy roads. According to the Malta Police, there have been 145 road traffic accidents involving motorcyclists so far this year, resulting in 17 serious injuries and one fatality.

Road safety campaigners have called for increased awareness among drivers and motorcyclists alike, urging drivers to be more vigilant and motorcyclists to wear protective gear. They have also called for improved road infrastructure, including better signage and dedicated motorcycle lanes.

In a statement, the Malta Road Safety Council said, “We urge all road users to take extra care, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. Let’s make our roads safer for everyone.”

Hot Malta will bring you more on this story as it develops. In the meantime, we wish the injured motorcyclist a speedy recovery.