A man was grievously injured on Wednesday afternoon after he fell off a ladder.

The accident took place inside a residence in Triq Adeodato Gatt, Żebbuġ, at around 1:30pm, the police said.

The man, 64, from Dingli, fell from a height of around one floor.

He was assisted by a medical team on site and was later taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

Police investigations are ongoing.