Man falls through Żabbar residence roof

He was grievously injured when the roof gave way

A 51-year-old man was grievously injured when he fell through the roof of a neighbouring Żabbar residence.

The police said in a statement the accident, on Sqaq San Vinċenz, was reported at 8.30am.

According to preliminary investigations, the man jumped onto the neighbouring roof, and it gave way under his feet. 

Civil Protection Department officials and a medical team provided first aid on site. He was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital in an ambulance.

Police investigations are ongoing. 

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