A 52-year-old man was seriously injured early yesterday morning when he came under the weight of a lift he was trying to repair at a restaurant in Republic Street, Valletta.

The incident happened at 4.45am. The Eastern European man, who lives in Birżebbuġa, managed to free himself from the lift, the police said.

First aid was given by workers who were present. Though his injuries are serious, he is not in a critical condition.

The police are investigating.

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