Tag: Hal far
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Motorcyclist dies in Hal Far collision
A 34-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a truck in Gudja on Friday morning. The accident occurred in Triq Ħal Far at around 9.30am and involved a Leyland Cruiser truck driven by a 63-year-old Żurrieq resident and a Yamaha motorcycle ridden by the victim, who was from Cospicua. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at…
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Race to the bottom
The Nationalist Party is protesting against delays on the race-track being constructed in Ħal Far. You can find their press statement here. This is rather confusing to me, since I assume that the Opposition is meant to do its job. Yet in this case, it is supporting a ridiculous project that is wasteful and serves…
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Fire at Hal Far Recycling Plant
A massive fire has engulfed the Ħal Far Recycling Plant at the C and V Polymers premises at around 8pm on Friday. Nearby factories in the vicinity were also damaged as Civil Protection personnel worked for hours to bring the blaze under control. The smoke could be seen for as far as Gudja with several…
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67-year old Żebbuġ resident loses his life in tragic accident in Ħal Far
Earlier today, a 67-year old resident from Żebbuġ called Paul Xuereb lost his life in a tragic accident at the industrial site of Ħal Far. The police are reporting that a man was hit by a truck at around 7.30 AM in the morning. Other reports state that the man, a truck driver himself, was…
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Trailer overturns at Hal Far – road closed in both directions
A trailer has overturned on Hal Far road direction South. Road is closed in both directions and heavy traffic is being reported. So far no injuries have been reported but motorists are advised to exercise caution. Gerald FenechSports Editor Veteran Journalist