A man is in a critical condition after he was injured in an occupational accident on Thursday.

The police said the man was working at a garage in Wied Sara in Għasri when he was hit by a piece of wood which flew off the machine he was using.

The accident happened at around 2.45pm.

A medical team gave the victim first aid on site and he was then taken to Gozo General Hospital by ambulance.

An inquiry is being held. The police are investigating.

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