Diver dies on the job off St Paul's Islands

A 41-year-old diver from Rabat has died while carrying out work in the waters off St Paul's Islands

Police were informed of the incident at around midday on Monday.

The diver was brought ashore at the Bugibba jetty by the Armed Forces of Malta, where a medical team was waiting and began treating him. 

Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Magistrate Monica Borg Galea was informed of the case and has appointed an inquiry to establish the cause of death. 

Investigations by the police, together with the Occupational Health and Safety Authority, into the incident are continuing