Pillion rider dies in Għadira traffic accident

A pillion rider died yesterday afternoon in a traffic accident at Għadira, the police said.

The accident took place in Marfa Road at 4.20pm. It involved a bike ridden by a 52year-old of Rabat, who had a 63year-old woman riding with him, and a coach driven by a 40year-old man of Birkirkara. The woman was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where she died some time later, the police said.

Magistrate Joe Mifsud is conducting an inquiry.