Today at around 0445hrs the Police were informed that their assistance was required in Karmnu Street in Mqabba.
Preliminary investigation showed that there was a residence on fire.
The Civil Protection members and a medical team were called on site to assist a 76-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman that were in the mentioned residence a while ago. Two vehicles were also damaged due to the fire.
Both persons were taken out of the residence and escorted to Mater Dei hospital for further treatment. Later the woman was certified as suffering from serious injuries whilst the injuries of the man are still pending.
A Magisterial Inquiry was appointed into the case whilst police investigation is still on going.