A workman was in critical condition yesterday after a roof collapsed at a construction site in Swieqi.

The police said the 29-year-old from Tarxien and another workman, a 22-year-old from Birkirkara, were working on the roof.

They were both rushed to hospital although the younger man was only slightly injured.

The accident occurred in Triq Fuq il-Ġonna.

Duty Magistrate Antonio Mizzi is carrying out an inquiry. The Occupational Health and Safety Authority and the police are investigating.

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