UPDATED: Youths injured in lighting structure collapse

(Adds that foreign woman seriously injured) A number of young people were injured this evening when a structure holding lighting fixtures at an open air activity collapsed. The incident happened at about 9 p.m. near Ta' Fra Ben Restaurant, Qawra - an...

(Adds that foreign woman seriously injured)

A number of young people were injured this evening when a structure holding lighting fixtures at an open air activity collapsed.

The incident happened at about 9 p.m. near Ta' Fra Ben Restaurant, Qawra - an area buffeted by strong winds.

The police said eight people were injured but all have been discharged from hospital except for a 17-year-old foreign woman who suffered serious injuries.

The activity was attended by hundreds of people and there was a "panic" immediately following the incident, the eyewitnesses said.

Magistrate Tonio Micallef Trigona is holding an inquiry.

mynews@timesofmalta.com

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