A 20-year old man was grievously injured after falling some seven storeys from a cliff in Birżebbuġa on Sunday. 

Police said the incident occured shortly before 1.45pm in the area known as Wied ix-Xoqqa u tal-Mara. 

The man, a Birżebbuġa resident, fell into the sea after losing balance at the top of the cliff. He was brought to land and given first aid by passers-by in a boat. 

He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. Police investigations are ongoing.

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