A driver was taken to hospital this afternoon after his car’s battery allegedly exploded, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash in Żebbuġ.The incident happened in Triq il-Mitħna, with emergency services rushing to the scene shortly afterwards.According to police, the battery exploded moments before a small fire broke out inside the vehicle, leading the driver to lose control and collide with another object.An emergency worker who happened to be passing by stopped immediately to provide first aid until a Mater Dei medical team arrived by ambulance and took over treatment.The driver was transported to hospital, where his condition is still unknown.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.•