First work fatality of the year: Gozitan man dies in Gharb

A 59-year-old man has lost his life in a tragic incident whilst working on a reservoir at a construction site

The 60-year-old man died whilst working at a construction site in Gharb
The 60-year-old man died whilst working at a construction site in Gharb

A 59-year-old man has lost his life in a tragic incident in Gozo on Thursday morning.

Police confirmed that Guzeppi Zammit, who was working on a reservoir in Tumas Cassar Street in the Gozitan village of Gharb, died after being hit by falling clay, in front of his son.

Zammit, a resident of Gharb, was working on the site with his 28-year-old son, who was slightly injured in the incident. He was taken to Gozo General Hospital for treatment.