A 19-year-old man from Żebbuġ, Samuel Camilleri, died in hospital this afternoon after falling three stories in a shaft at Triq id-Duluri, Pieta, where he was carrying out construction works.

The police said the accident took place at 4.30pm. He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital where he died soon after.

Magistrate Joe Mifsud is holding an inquiry.

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