A 26-year-old man was seriously injured when metal sheets fell onto him in a garage in Ħaż-Żebbuġ.

The police said the accident happened on Saturday afternoon at around 12:15 pm at a garage in Triq Pawlu Mifsud in Ħaż-Żebbuġ.

A medical team and ambulance were called for, and the victim was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.

Doctors have certified his injuries as being of a serious nature.

Magistrate Leonard Caruana has ordered an inquiry and appointed experts to assist him.

Police investigations are underway.

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