Worker dies after being trapped between lifter and tunnel roof

A worker has died in an accident during maintenance and cleaning work of the Kirkop tunnels on Tuesday morning.

Police said the 57-year-old from Zebbug was on a lifter arm when he got trapped between it and the tunnel roof.

The accident occurred at around 4:30am.

The worker died on the spot.

A magisterial inquiry has been opened and a police investigation is underway.