Two people were injured in a powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Malta on Monday, causing a large plume of smoke and debris. The incident involved two significant blasts, occurring shortly after 6:30 am.

A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Malta injured two people on Monday, sending a massive plume of smoke and debris into the air, police reported. The first blast occurred at around 6:35 am and was followed by a second powerful explosion, according to witnesses. No workers were at the factory when the explosions occurred.