Construction worker critically injured in fall

A 22-year-old construction worker from Naxxar is in critical condition after he fell while working at a construction site in Għaxaq.

Initial investigations suggest that the man fell a height of about one storey while manoeuvring a small mechanical shovel.

The incident occurred this morning at around 09:30am at Valletta Road, Għaxaq.

The man was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital where he was certified to be suffering from critical injuries.

The Duty Magistrate appointed several experts to help him with the investigation.

Further investigations are ongoing.