A 36-year-old father-of-two resident in Zurrieq was electrocuted this evening while working in a nuns' convent on the Rabat Road, Mriehel.

The incident happened at about 6.30 p.m. while the man was using a chaser.

He was given first aid and rushed to Mater Dei Hospital, but intensive efforts to save him were of no avail.

Magistrate Carol Peralta is holding an inquiry.

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