Late on Saturday evening, residents of a Msida apartment block were evacuated following a police call reporting concerns about a man threatening a gas leak in his apartment. 

The situation has since been brought under control, and the unidentified man has been transported to Mater Dei Hospital.

At approximately 7:00 pm, the police received a call indicating that a man in Triq Il-Punent, Msida, near the Msida skatepark, was making threats to release gas and cause an explosion in his apartment. In response, the Civil Protection Department, along with police and ambulance services, swiftly arrived at the scene. 

Residents were safely evacuated from the building, and negotiators and medical staff closed off the road to facilitate the man’s exit from the building.

Following the incident, the individual was initially taken to Mater Dei Hospital and subsequently transferred to Mount Carmel Hospital. 

Police spokespersons have assured the public that the situation is now under control, and appropriate measures have been taken to address the incident.

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