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June 2, 2026 International Source: BBC World

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Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Watch: Fireworks factory explodes in Malta Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Naxxar, Malta on Monday, local authorities confirmed. Two men, who had been in nearby fields at the time of the incident, were taken to hospital with minor injuries while all licensed workers connected to the premises have since been accounted for with none having been on site at the time, the Malta Police Force said. Large plumes of smoke could be seen rising towards the sky following the sound of explosions. 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