Three hurt as two motorcycles crash

Two motorcyclists and a pillion rider were injured last night when they fell off two motorcycles at the exit of the Kirkop tunnels in circumstances which are still being investigated. The police said they were informed of the case shortly after midnight. Officers found that a 24-year-old man from Msida and a 22-year-old woman from Pieta were slightly injured when they fell off a Yamaha R1 at the Luqa exit of the tunnels. They were given medical assistance on the scene by a medical team. A short distance away, the police found a 36-year old man from St Julian's who had fallen off a Honda Hornet. He was hospitalised and his condition was described as serious. Police investigations are continuing.