A hotel employee who was repairing the door of an elevator is in danger of losing his life after the lift descended on him this morning, the police said.

The incident took place at Triq Dragunara, St Julians.

The man, a 34-year-ol from Birkirkara, was trying to repair a  sixth floor door to the elevator which had jammed half open. The lift suddenly came down on him. 

The employee was assisted by his colleagues until a medical team gave first aid and rushed him to hospital.

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