UPDATED 5.50pm

A 62-year-old man who was seriously injured after falling down the stairs at his residence in Mellieħa on Saturday has died.

The man succumbed to his injuries at Mater Dei Hospital while being treated after he was rushed there by ambulance.

The police had been called to the site of the incident in Triq Pietru Pawl Caruana at 10.15am.

Initial investigations indicated the fall happened as the man was carrying some objects down the stairs.

A medical team and ambulance were called and the victim was transported to hospital for treatment.

Duty magistrate Gabriella Vella is leading an inquiry into the case.

A police investigation is ongoing.

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