Mario Farrugia, 26, who was seriously injured in a fireworks factory explosion at Bidnija on October 24, has succumbed to his injuries.

The explosion, at Sta Marija fireworks factory, had demolished part of the complex and injured three people, particularly Mr Farrugia, who suffered extensive burns.

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