Two separate construction accidents in Rabat left two men suffering from serious injuries, including one fighting for his life. 

The police said the first incident took place on Thursday afternoon at a construction site in Triq Alessandro Curmi, Rabat.

The 26-year-old victim, a Syrian national who lives in Cospicua, suffered injuries when he fell from a height of around one-storey while working.

He was rushed to hospital and is reported to be in critical condition. 

On Friday morning, another construction accident took place in Triq Inguanez, Rabat, just around 700 metres away.

The police said the victim, a 47-year-old Moroccan man who lives in San Ġwann, fell from a height of around one storey while working.

He was given first aid by a medical team on site and was then taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance where he was found to have sustained grievous injuries. 

The police and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority are investigating both incidents.

The two incidents are the latest in a chronicle of injuries sustained at construction sites around Malta and Gozo.