A worker suffered a foot injury in a quarry accident late on Tuesday afternoon, the police said on Wednesday.

The 53-year-old resident in Mġarr was working in a quarry in Triq San Filep, Naxxar, when some machinery fell onto his feet.

He was given medical assistance on-site and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital.

The police are investigating.

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority said the worker suffered a probable fracture but is not in danger of losing his life. It has also launched an investigation. 

 

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