A man was seriously injured on Thursday in a Magħtab plant when he was caught between a digger and industrial machinery.

The police said in a statement the man, a 42-year-old from Qrendi, was injured at around 4.30pm.

The man operating the digger is a 53-year-old from Mellieħa.

The police was informed about the incident at around 7.30pm, and was told the injured man had been rushed to Mater Dei.

A magisterial inquiry and investigations by both the police and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority are ongoing.

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