A woman, 68, suffered life-threatening injuries in what appears to have been an accidental fall at her home early this morning, the police said.

The incident took place at about 2am in Triq il-Blata l-Kahla, Santa Venera.

The victim was found on a flight of stairs by her family.

Further investigations are underway while several experts have been appointed to assist with a magisterial inquiry.

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