Update 3 | Stage worker in danger of dying after lighting structure collapses

A metallic structure for the lighting of the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre collapsed, our reporter in Ta' Qali has told us.

Last updated on 17 March 2014, 11:46am
by John Pisani

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Workers and police on site at the scene of the structure's collapse. Photo: John Pisani

Workers at Ta' Qali congregated outisde. Photo: John Pisani

Photo: John Pisani

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Civil Protection Department and police officers rushed to Ta' Qali at around 10:50am where a structure supporting the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre's tent's lighting, collapsed.

The lighting structure was being set up to power the Gensna rock musical.

Emanuel Ronayne, 48 from Fgura, a father of two, was injured in the incident and has now been hospitalised. He was reported to be in danger of dying, suffering of serious chest injuries.

Three others, aged 26 from Kalkara, 31 from Cospicua, and 23 from Fgura, are being treated for light bruises and shock by emergency medics on site. One of the employees has however been hospitalised for further treatment.

The convention centre had only just finished hosting a fair for clothing directly on sale from warehouse stocks, but exhibitors are believed to have removed all exhibits.

RIU officers and emergency doctors are on site.

John Pisani has been in the profession of journalism since 1984. He started as a TV prod...