A man died after choking on his food at an Aġenzija Sapport centre today, the government said in a statement. 

Despite staff performing first aid on the man and medics rushing to the scene, the man was pronounced dead a while later. 

Police said the incident happened at 9am in Għajnsielem, Gozo. 

A magistrate is leading an inquiry into the case, and police are investigating further. 

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