Update: Man killed after roof of Dwejra public toilet collapses

Update with Gozo Ministry statement below: Police said that a man has died after the roof of a public toilet collapsed on him in Dwejra, Gozo, this morning

The incident happened at around 9.30am this morning, a medical team and members of the Civil Protection went on site but were unable to save the man, who was certified dead at the scene.

The man, aged 52 and from Xewkija, had been carrying out maintenance work when it happened.

Duty Magistrate Bridgette Sultana opened an inquiry while Police investigations continue.

Ministry for Gozo Statement

The Ministry for Gozo has expressed its condolences to the relatives of a 52-year-old man on the Community Work Scheme from Xewkija, who lost his life in Dwejra while doing maintenance work.

It said that an inquiry is underway by the duty Magistrate Bridgette Sultana who will be determining all the facts related to this accident.

The Ministry thanked the Police and the Civil Protection workers for their work