A 52-year-old Englishman has died after he was found unconscious in a Mellieħa garage.

According to a police report, the man was carrying out work on cars when the garage filled with exhaust fumes. As a result, the man lost consciousness. 

The incident happened around 2:30pm on Triq l-Iżbark tal-Franċiżi in Mellieħa.

A medical team arrived on site and the man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was certified dead shortly after.  

Investigations are ongoing.

Rest in peace