A 27-year-old man from Marsaxlokk died early this morning when his car caught fire in Qormi, the police said.
The incident took place at Triq Is-Sebh at about 2 a.m.
The police said the driver was trapped when the Proton car caught fire. The flames were extinguished by the members of the Civil Protection Department.
Informed sources said the car had been involved in an accident and the driver appeared to have lost consciousness.
Magistrate Jacqueline Padovani is holding an inquiry.