A 75-year-old man who lives in Għaxaq is fighting for his life after he was hit by a car in his hometown at 10.30am on Friday. The police said the victim, who is British, was hit by a Toyota Corolla that was being driven by a 60-year-old man who lives Żejtun. The accident happened in Dawret Ħal-Għaxaq. The victim was given first aid by a medical team on-site and then transferred to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance. An inquiry is being held. The police are investigating.