Young man in critical condition after five-storey fall

A 22-year-old man is at risk of dying after falling around five storeys in shaft within an Msida apartment block.

The accident happened at around 2:00pm on Saturday in Triq J Coppini, Msida. Police were called to the scene, as preliminary evidence suggests that he fell, however the circumstances behind the fall are unknown.

A medical team aided the victim before he was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance, where the 22-year-old was later certified as having sustained life-threatening injuries.

Police and OHSA investigations are still ongoing.