Man seriously injured after getting caught in industrial excavator

An industrial accident on Thursday afternoon left a 42-year-old man seriusly injured.

According to the police, the accident happened at Magħtab, within the limits of Naxxar, at around 4:30pm.

However, the police were informed by Mater Dei about the accident at 7:30pm.

The man, from Qrendi, was working when he got caught in an excavator and other industrial machinery, operated by a 53-year-old man from Mellieħa.

Duty magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit was immediately notified and opened an inquiry.

Police investigations are underway.