The barge on which fireworks exploded prematurely on Sunday evening has sunk off Balluta.

Reader Chris Knight said the barge sank overnight, with only one end sticking out of the water, making an excellent and safe berth for the birds.

However the vessel slid completely below the waves by mid-morning, making recovery more complicated.

Robert G. Coenen, who took this picture, said the barge listed yesterday, but it seemed that no action was taken to prevent its sinking. He expressed concern over the pollution caused to the area.

No one was injured when the fireworks exploded in a rapid series of explosions at about 7.30 p.m. on Sunday. The fireworks were being let off by remote control as part of the feast of San Girgor when the incident happened. The barge had since not been moved because of the inquiries into the incident.

See also

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090906/local/explosions-on-fireworks-barge-in-sliema

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