A 40-year-old man was hospitalised on Thursday morning after suffering an electric shock.

The police said the man was working in a warehouse in Triq L-Iskultur, Qormi, when the accident happened at about 11am.

The victim, who is from Luqa, suffered a fall as a result of the electric shock.

Magistrate Joe Mifsud is holding an inquiry.

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

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