A builder working at a construction site in Carmel Street, St Julian's died at about 1.40 p.m. after falling from a height of about one storey, the police said.

Bricks fell on top of the 58-year-old man from Siggiewi after he fell and he died on the spot shortly afterwards.

An inquiry is being held by duty magistrate Audrey Demicoli.

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