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A serious four-vehicle crash occurred on Triq is-Salina in St Paul’s Bay, leaving two motorcyclists injured, one of them seriously. The accident, which involved two motorcycles and two cars, happened in the late afternoon, causing significant disruptions to traffic in the area. The police and emergency services were quickly summoned to the scene, where they found the two motorcyclists injured and in need of immediate medical attention.
One of the motorcyclists suffered serious injuries, including multiple fractures and internal injuries, and was rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. The other motorcyclist sustained less severe injuries, including bruises and lacerations, but was still taken to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, the occupants of the two cars involved in the crash were not injured.
The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, which is believed to have occurred when one of the motorcyclists lost control of their vehicle and collided with the other motorcycle and the two cars. The police are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
The accident has highlighted the importance of road safety, particularly for motorcyclists, who are often more vulnerable to injury in the event of a crash. The police are urging all road users to exercise caution and to follow the rules of the road to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future. The incident has also sparked concerns about the safety of Triq is-Salina, which has been the site of several accidents in recent years.