A 31-year-old man from Siġġiewi was seriously injured after suffering burns while carrying out maintenance work in St Paul’s Bay on Friday around midday.
Police were informed at around 12pm that their assistance was required at a property in Triq San Frangisk.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man sustained his injuries while using a blow lamp during maintenance works.
A medical team provided assistance on site before the victim was taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance, where he was certified to be suffering from serious injuries and is in danger of losing his life.
Magistrate Monica Borg Galea has been informed of the case and appointed an inquiry, while police investigations, in collaboration with the Occupational Health and Safety Authority, are ongoing.
News Editor
Journalist and Newscaster
Leave a Reply