Gharb fireworks factory explosion has claimed it’s sixth victim. Peter Paul Micallef, 35. from Fontana died early this morning following the tragic explosion at the Gharb Fireworks Factory [1] on Sunday evening. Mr Micallef is the son-in-law of factory owner Nenu Farrugia, 67, who also perished in this terrible tragedy.
Nenu Farrugia’s son Noel, 31, and Noel’s wife Antoinette, 27, (who was believed to be pregnant), all from Fontana, and a 27-year-old man from Zebbug, Jean Pierre Azzopardi, all perished in Sundays devastating explosion. Nenu Farrugia’s other son, Ray, 38, succumbed to his injuries early yesterday morning.
The factory had been busy preparing and storing the fireworks for the feast of Our Lady of Victories, which is now being celebrated amidst mounting controversy [2].
3 Comments To "Gharb Fireworks Factory Explosion claims it’s sixth victim"
#1 Comment By Raymond Camilleri On September 8, 2010 @ 11:43 am
Il- media f Malta imissha tisthi kif hadd minnhom ma qed iqis it-tarbija li mietet f- guf ommha bhala persuna. il mejtin huma 7.
#2 Comment By KP On September 8, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
There have been conflicting reports on whether the lady victim was pregnant or not. If she actually was pregnant, then the dead victims were 7 and not 6. The presence of an unborn child among the dead victims was in fact acknowledged by parts of the media, and the little child was included in the sad count.
Besides, I would like to highlight the plight of the bereaved victims. They are suffering immensely. They are alive, no doubt, but they must have developed a new outlook on this difficult and painful life. No one can imagine the pain these bereaved relatives have to endure, unless he himself has passed through a similar ordeal.
We pray for the repose of the departed; and we ask the good Lord to take the bereaved in the palm of his hand and give them the solace and peace which only He can impart. At the same time, those of us who support the dreadful ‘delizzju’ of fireworks, should reconsider their position.
#3 Comment By Istvan Magyar On September 8, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
Please do STOP this stupidity for now and EVER!!!