A man was grievously injured on Thursday after he fell three storeys into a shaft.

The accident took place inside a building in Xatt il-Mollijiet, Marsa, at around 1pm, the police said.

The casualty is a 52-year-old man from Pembroke. He was assisted by members of the Civil Protection Department and a medical team.

He was later taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

Police investigations are ongoing.