Man seriously injured in roof collapse

A 46 year-old Dingli man has been injured in an accident on a construction site in his hometown.

Police report that the man had been carrying out construction works when roof beams which had been supporting him gave way, causing the man to fall the height of one storey.

Civil Protection Department members and medical teams assisted the victim, who was rushed to hospital, where he was certified as suffering from serious injuries.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.