Two workers were badly scalded in an incident at the abattoir early this afternoon.

The police confirmed that the two - a 68-year-old man from Żurrieq and a 52-year-old Greek man who lives in Pieta - were injured by a sudden release of steam.

Both are employed by a private company.

The accident happened shortly after noon. 

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