The hand of a 58-year-old man from Qrendi which was almost severed after it got caught in a conveyor belt this afternoon may be saved. There had been initial fears it would be lost.

The incident happened at a construction plant in Hal Far. The man is currently being operated upon. The procedure will establish whether his hand can be saved.

The man was assisted by rescuers of the Civil Protection Department.

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