Worker suffers grievous injuries after falling two storeys in convent

The incident took place at a convent in Balzan

August 9, 2024| Times of Malta 1 min read
A 36-year-old Turkish man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after he fell two storeys while working in a convent. Credit: Times of Malta photoA 36-year-old Turkish man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after he fell two storeys while working in a convent. Credit: Times of Malta photo

A 36-year-old man suffered grievous injuries after a fall while working in a convent on Friday.

The victim, a Turkish national residing in Birżebbuġa, was injured after he fell two storeys, the police said in a statement.

The incident happened at 10.15 am in Triq Idmejda, Balzan.

A medical team and members from the Civil Protection Department were called to the scene, and the man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital. Later, he was certified with grievous injuries.

The police and Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) are investigating the incident. 

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