Man who had fallen down a lift shaft succumbs to injuries
A man who had been seriously injured after falling down a lift shaft succumbed to his injuries and died, the police have confirmed.
The accident occurred in a building on Old College Street, St Julian’s, two days ago. Members of the Civil Protection together with an ambulance gave first assistance.
In a statement, the police said that the man is an 86year-old Sliema resident, and that some construction works are ongoing at the place where the accident took place. The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment