Man injured in fireworks factory no longer critical

One of the men who was critically injured in an explosion at the 12 May fireworks factory in Zebbug last Wednesday is now in a stable condition, according to police.

The man, 57, from Ta' Xbiex, had suffered severe burns to the upper part of his body. A younger man who had been with him - a 33-year-old from Msida, only suffered slight burns.

Nobody else was involved in the explosion, which occurred around 4.15 pm during the mixing of chemicals used for the firework colours.