Dies in fall while watching fireworks

A 70-year-old man from Lija lost his life when he fell a height of three storeys from the roof of Sant'Andrija Club in Lija. The accident happened at about 1 a.m. when he was watching a fireworks display. The man suffered serious injuries and died in...

A 70-year-old man from Lija lost his life when he fell a height of three storeys from the roof of Sant'Andrija Club in Lija.

The accident happened at about 1 a.m. when he was watching a fireworks display.

The man suffered serious injuries and died in hospital at about 4.30 a.m.

The case is being investigated by the Birkirkara police.

Duty magistrate Antonio Mizzi was informed of the case and appointed several experts to assist him in an inquiry.

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