11 Sep 2026, Fri

Italian Diver, 51, in serious condition after dive at Comino

The Malta Police Force announed that an Italian diver, of age 51 was taken in emergency today to the Gozo Hospital after an accident whilst diving in Comino.

A 51-year-old Italian diver is in a serious condition after finding himself in difficulty while diving in Comino.

It was around 1300 hrs when the diver was brought to Mġarr harbour in Gozo, and assistance was requested as he was unconscious.

An ambulance took him to the Gozo General Hospital.

Magistrate Dr Monica Vella LL.D was informed about the case and appointed a Magisterial Inquiry.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Police Press release: https://pulizija.gov.mt/en/diver-in-serious-condition

We wish to remind those who might have been exposed to this event or that may have otherwise suffered shock or mental anxiety following this or similar events to use services such as Olli chat, run by the Richmond Foundation or Helpline 1770.