Woman rescued in apartment fire

A woman was rescued last night when her apartment caught fire.

The incident happened at about midnight at Triq-Is-Sajjieda, Ghadira.

Eyewitnesses said the woman was heard calling for help and neighbours forced their way into the apartment, carrying her out amid thick smoke. They were assisted by the police.

The firefighters of the Civil Protection Department were also on the scene. The blaze is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault in music equipment.

The woman is being treated in hospital. Neighbours were also treated for smoke inhalation.