Updated 7.20pm

A climber was taken to Mater Dei hospital by helicopter after being rescued at Xlendi Valley this evening. 

Emergency services were called to the site at around 5.30pm following reports that the climber had fallen and needed medical attention. 

He was located following a brief search, airlifted to safety and flown to hospital. 

The police said his injuries were serious. 

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