A driver was hospitalised on Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2026, after the car he was driving became crushed between two trucks in Birżebbuġa, prompting an emergency response from police and medical crews. The incident occurred on one of the locality’s main thoroughfares and drew immediate attention due to the severe impact that left the vehicle wedged between the two heavy goods vehicles. Officers from the Malta Police Force arrived at the scene shortly after being alerted and began a preliminary investigation to establish the sequence of events that led to the collision. A medical team was also dispatched, and an ambulance transported the injured driver to Mater Dei Hospital for urgent treatment. While the full extent of his injuries was not immediately disclosed by authorities, the nature of the crash required him to be hospitalised.
Accidents involving vehicles trapped between trucks are among the most dangerous on the roads because of the weight and limited maneuverability of heavy goods vehicles, which can cause significant structural damage to smaller cars and leave occupants at high risk of serious injury. Police investigations into the Birżebbuġa crash are ongoing, with officers expected to examine road conditions, vehicle speeds, driver actions, and any potential mechanical failures to determine the cause. The incident adds to concerns about road safety in industrial and port-adjacent areas such as Birżebbuġa, where commercial traffic frequently mixes with passenger vehicles. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the identities of the drivers involved or whether any charges are being considered, and updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
