A 45-year old Nigerian worker who lives at Hal Far has died in an occupational accident in a concrete plant at Triq l-Industrija, Kirkop.

The police said the worker was hit by a big pipe that fell while it was being lifted by a crane. He died on the spot.

The accident happened at about 12.15 p.m.

An inquiry is under way and an autopsy is being held tomorrow.

The site of the accident. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe site of the accident. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

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