Tonio Darmanin, the man most identified with the organisation of Paqpaqli ghal-Istrina, has expressed personal 'devastation' at the car crash on Sunday which injured 28 persons.

In a facebook message he also revealed he has not commented further on instructions from the Office of the President while the Magisterial inquiry takes its course.

"I wish however to express my personal devastation that an event intended to bring joy and help to others took the turn it did," he said.

He thanked all those who helped the injured and said a programme featuring the motorshow will not be broadcast, as a sign of solidarity.

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