Yesterday, at around 2100hrs, police were informed that an explosion had taken place in the band club of Triq il-Kbira, Ħal Balzan.
Police convened immediately on site and found through preliminary investigations that a 43 year old man resident of the same locality was hurt after pyrotechnical explosives went off.
A medical team was called on site, as well as members from the Civil Protection Department and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), to remove any danger which could remain present whilst also giving medical aid to the man.
The victim was taken to Mater Dei for further cure, where he was certified as having suffered serious injuries.
An inquiry has been opened as police investigations continue.
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