A kite surfer was rushed to hospital after losing control and crashing into nearby rocks on Saturday afternoon.
The incident took place at around 3pm near Ta' Fra Ben, in Qawra, shortly before a hailstorm hit Malta.
Police said the 30-year-old Polish national could have lost control of his aircraft because of the windy weather.
The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital following the incident where he was found to have sustained serious injuries.
Malta is facing a stormy weekend with gale force winds which may reach speeds of up to 88km an hour.