Woman At Risk Of Dying And 5-Year-Old Injured After Flare Ignites Car In Żejtun
A woman is at risk of dying and a 5-year-old boy has been left grievously injured after a flare set a car in Żejtun on fire during Labour Party celebrations following the election win.
Police said in a statement that a woman, a 23-year-old resident from Marsaskala, and the young boy found themselves trapped in the car, which caught on fire after being struck by a flare along Misraħ Karlu Diacono in the locality. Both have received significant burns following the fire.
Another man, a 26-year-old from Żejtun, received slight injuries.
They have all been taken to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment. A magisterial inquiry has been opened and a police investigation is underway.
The incident happened just hours after Labour Party supporters began celebrating the election win.
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