A young man has died after he was electrocuted while working in a Fgura residence, the police said.

He has been named by TVM as Dylan Axiak.

The accident took place at 11.30am in Mater Boni Consilii Street.

The police said that the 21-year-old, who lives in Marsascala, was taken to hospital where he died some time later.

Magistrate Philip Galea Farrugia is leading an inquiry.

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority as well as the police are investigating.