Sudden release of steam badly scalds abattoir workers

Two men hospitalised for burns suffered • 68-year-old worker in intensive care

Two men were badly scalded by a sudden release of steam at the abattoir.

In a statement, the police’s communications office said that two men, a 68-year-old man from Zurrieq and a 52-year-old man from Pieta, suffered grievous injuries.

Both workers were taken to Mater Dei Hospital for medical care. The Zurrieq resident is recovering at the hospital’s intensive care unit.

Police investigations underway.