A construction worker suffered serious injuries early on Monday afternoon when a roof collapsed in Ħamrun, the police said.

The incident happened at a building undergoing construction works in Triq Patri Manwel Magri at about 12.15pm.

The 47-year-old worker from Għargħur was pulled out by rescuers and hospitalised.

Magistrate Nadine Lia is leading an inquiry. 

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