The Tal-Qroqq tunnels would offer very limited protection to commuters in case of a fire, with no fire doors to stop smoke from pouring into the emergency exit – and poor maintenance meaning the stairwell would be in virtual darkness.
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Aldo Busuttil, the director of health and safety company AME, pointed out some of the shortcomings, noting that even though there is a passageway linking the two carriageways, it would not be enough in the case of a major incident.