Shipyard worker grievously injured

A shipyard worker was hit by iron sheets whilst working on a ship late last night

A man was grievously injured during an incident at his place of work, last night in Paola.

The police said the incident happened at around 11.30pm at the shipyard in Triq Ghajn Dwieli whilst the worker was working on a ship.

The victim, a Romanian, was hit by iron sheets.

Members of the Civil Protection Department and a medical team were called on site to assist the worker.

He was then transferred to Mater Dei Hospital for medical care.

Police investigation underway.