A man was seriously injured this afternoon when he was trapped between a lifter and a balcony where he was working.

The incident happened at about 3.15 at Rue D'Argens in Msida.

The man was lowered by rescuers from the Civil Protection Department and given medical assistance on site before being taken to Mater Dei Hospital. 

His identity has not yet been established, the police said. 

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