Three people lightly injured after fireworks factory explodes in Mosta

Jun 4 2022

Three people have been confirmed to have suffered light injuries after an explosion from the 15 August Mosta fireworks factory in the limits of Mosta was reported.

Plumes of smoke were visible from across the island, with police units, ambulances, and the Civil Protection Department rushing to the scene. The explosion was first reported at around 3:20pm.

It was reported that 11 people were at the site at the time of the explosion but all managed to avoid the worst of the explosion. One of the men was confirmed to have burns on his arm whilst another was reported to have fallen a height.

The bomb disposal team is also in the area as more unexploded material is feared to be in the vicinity of the area. People are also being advised to stay away from the site of the blast as the authorities tend to the situation.

Witnesses reported that the explosion was heard from as far as the capital city, Valletta. Minister for Internal Affairs and National Security Byron Camilleri also took to social media to report the news and confirm that authorities were addressing the situation.

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Haley Bugeja set to join US National Women’s Soccer League club

Jun 4 2022

Haley Bugeja strikes yet again as Times of Malta revealed that the football star is just at the edge of a new deal signing for an NWSL club.

The newsroom was informed that the NWSL club proposed a prestigious offer to the Maltese player, and she is now negotiating through her representatives Sports Pro Management and Consultancy the details of the deal.

Considered one of the strongest leagues in the women’s game, the NWSL boasts some of the most popular players in the championship.

The United States women’s team is a four time world champion and four time gold medalist in the Olympic Games. Bugeja’s placing in this team could see her skyrocket her career to new heights.

She has already made a name for herself in the Serie A club Sassuolo during the past two seasons. Scoring a total of 15 goals in 36 games in all competitions for Sassuolo, Bugeja has been showered with awards, titles and prizes for her unmatched skills.

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Hit-and-run Zebbug incident leaves motorcyclist seriously injured

Jun 4 2022

A motorcyclist was found to have suffered grievous injuries after a collision with another car which subsequently fled the scene.

The accident occurred on Saturday at around 8:30am at Mdina road in Zebbug, with police reporting that preliminary investigations yielded indications of a crash between a Yamaha motorcycle driven by a 31-year-old Pakistani from Zebbug and another car.

A medical team was called onto the scene, providing assistance in the form of first aid to the injured motorcyclist. He was then taken to Mater Dei, where he was certified as having suffered from grievous injuries.

Investigations are ongoing as police search for the other vehicle involved.

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Hero rats being trained to find and rescue earthquake survivors

Jun 4 2022

Rats are now being trained to search for people who are trapped in the collapsing rubble from earthquakes.

A group of furry rodents have been undergoing behavioural training to embark into danger zones carrying tiny backpacks with location trackers and microphones so survivors can communicate with rescue teams.

Due to their size and agility, they are perfect candidates to dive into little holes and crevices and find people who need assistance.

They have never even set off any landmines in their training, meaning that they are intensely careful as to how they navigate terrain.

Dr Donna Kean, from Glasgow, has been working with non-profit organisation APOPO as part of this project titled ‘Hero Rats.’ They will get their chance when they are sent to Turkey due to it being prone to earthquakes.

Around 170 rats are being trained for projects such as detecting landmines and even tuberculosis. Perfect at adapting, they are also very trainable and could even change common misconceptions about them through such work.

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