A Slovak woman was seriously injured early on Monday morning when she fell down a shaft in Paceville.

The police said the incident took place at 4.45am in an apartment block in St Andrew Street.

The 19-year-old was assisted by rescuers of the Civil Protection Department and given first aid by a medical team before being rushed to hospital. 

The police are investigating. 

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