Woman falls off boat, in critical condition

A 26-year-old woman was grievously injured when she fell of a boat, getting hit by a second boat that was moored next to it

A 26-year-old woman is fighting for her life at Mater Dei Hospital following a boating incident at the Ta’ Xbiex marina.

The woman from Swieqi was with at least one other person, when she allegedly fell off the boat. The woman was caught between two boats, grievously injuring herself.

The woman was rescued by the man she was with at the time of the incident, and witnesses also offered first assistance. She was transferred to Mater Dei Hospital where doctors confirmed she was in danger of dying.

Whilst the Msida police were informed of the incident at around 2am, the police confirmed that it took place just around 30 minutes before 1am.

A magisterial inquiry has been appointed.