Driver Seriously Injured After Car Battery Fire in Żebbuġ
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In brief
- A 41-year-old man from Qormi was seriously injured after his vehicle's battery caught fire in Żebbuġ.
- The incident occurred on Triq il-Mitħna, leading to the driver losing control and crashing.
- The man was hospitalised and is currently in critical condition.
A 41-year-old man from Qormi is in critical condition after his vehicle's battery caught fire while he was driving in Żebbuġ. The incident happened earlier today on Triq il-Mitħna.
Preliminary police investigations suggest that the vehicle's battery ignited, causing flames to spread rapidly. The driver subsequently lost control of the car, leading to a crash.
Emergency services, including police and medical teams, were quickly on the scene. The man was provided with first aid before being transported to Mater Dei Hospital.
Medical professionals at the hospital later confirmed that the man's condition is serious and he is at risk of dying.
Police are continuing their investigations into the exact cause of the fire and the subsequent accident.
The 41-year-old man from Qormi who was seriously injured after his van's battery caught fire in Żebbuġ is now reported to be in critical condition. The incident, which occurred on Triq il-Mitħna, led to the driver losing control of his vehicle.
He was hospitalised immediately after the accident and remains under medical care.
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Updates
- : Updated with confirmation that the man injured in the Żebbuġ van fire is in critical condition.