Child seriously injured after falling off fence in Gozo

A 7-year-old boy has been seriously injured after falling off a fence in Gozo on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at 6:30pm in Triq ix-Xatt, Ghajnsielem, Gozo.

The boy was taken to Gozo General Hospital for treatment where it was later certified that he was suffering from serious injuries. He was then taken by helicopter to Mater Dei Hospital.

Magistrate Paul Coippini has been informed of the cause and has appointed several experts to assist in the magisterial inquiry.

A police investigation is currently ongoing.