A man and a woman, both aged 75, were rushed to hospital after the roof of their Sliema home caved in during the early hours of the morning.

Police said they were informed of this incident in Triq San Pawl at around 4am. Medics arrived on-site, administered them first aid, and sent them both to hospital, where their injuries were certified as grievous.

Civil Protection Department officials were also on site, while police are investigating the cause of the collapse. 

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