Young man critical after fall in St Julian's

A young man is in danger of losing his life after falling down a shaft yesterday at about 9.15 p.m., in Triq id-Dragunara, Saint Julian's.

Preliminary investigations found that the man, a 24-year-old who lives in Dingli, was sitting on a set of railings when he fell.

The young man was rushed by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified to be in a critical condition.

Further investigations are underway and several experts have been appointed to assist with a magisterial inquiry.