A massive explosion tore through a fireworks factory in Malta this afternoon, leaving a scene of devastation and a mounting death toll. Emergency services scrambled to the site in the town of Mosta, where witnesses reported a thunderous blast that shook buildings kilometres away. Sources confirm at least five people are dead, with the number expected to rise as rescue teams pick through the smouldering wreckage.
The factory, a notorious hub for the island's traditional fireworks trade, was levelled in an instant. Investigations are already under way, with a source close to the probe telling me that safety violations are a prime focus. Malta's government has faced repeated calls to rein in the unregulated fireworks industry, a cultural staple that has claimed lives year after year.
This is a tragedy foretold by activists and bereaved families. I have seen documents that show past warnings were ignored by regulators. The blast was caught on live video, a frantic scene of orange fire and grey smoke consuming everything.
This is not just an accident: it is the consequence of delayed justice. The bodies are not yet counted. The accountability is already overdue.
