64-year-old man dies while diving at Wied iż-Żurrieq

The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital but pronounced dead shortly afterwards

A 64-year-old Englishman has died while diving at Wied iż-Żurrieq off Qrendi.

The incident happened at around 3.30pm, with police officers and members of the Civil Protection Department attending the scene, bringing the man ashore.

A medical team assisted the man before he was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment.

He was pronounced dead a short while later, police said.

Magistrate Philip Galea Farrugia was informed of the case and appointed an inquiry, while police investigations are ongoing.

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