Updated | Man seriously injured while manufacturing fireworks

The man, a Naxxar resident, was seriously injured in the incident.

A 45-year-old man has been hospitalised after sustaining injuries while manufacturing fireworks.

The incident took place this morning, at about 9.40 a.m., at a fireworks factory in the area known as Tal-Lombardi, Żejtun.

The man, who lives in Naxxar, was administered first aid on site by a medical team. He was then conveyed by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital.

His injuries have been reported to be of a serious nature.

Investigations are ongoing.