A 27-year-old man from Qrendi suffered burns this afternoon while pouring colour into a petard at the Sta Maria fireworks factory in Qrendi.

He was rushed to hospital. The police said his injuries are life-threatening.

Magistrate Anthony Vella is holding an inquiry.

 

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