President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca said this evening she was heartbroken and traumatised by this afternoon's supercar crash which injured 26 people during the Paqpaqli Ghal-Istrina fundraiser. The event was raising funds for l-Istrina, the main fund-raising event of the Community Chest Fund, which the President chairs.

Fighting back tears after visiting the injured at Mater Dei Hospital, President Coleiro Preca said she could only begin to imagine what the patients and their families were going through.

Asked about safety measures - given that her office is involved in the organisation and promotion of the event - the President said a magisterial inquiry is underway and she did not wish to influence it in any way.

She added, however, that the event was covered by insurance, and the Community Chest Fund would support all involved. She thanked rescuers and medical staff for their care.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE

A helpline for people needing psychological help has been set up. The numbers are 2122 6226 and 2124 0568.

People may also seek psychological assistance at Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow morning between 9am and noon by calling at the hospital reception.

 

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