A 77-year-old man has lost his life after he got stuck under a car whilst working in a private garage.

The incident happened at around 12.30pm in Triq Raymond Caruana, Gudja.

A police spokesperson told The Malta Independent that the man was working on a car when it fell on him.

Members of the Civil Protection Department were called on site, along with a medical team to assist the man.

He was given CPR but was certified dead on site.

A magisterial inquiry has been appointed by Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi.

Investigations are ongoing.