Updated with identities of victim and injured persons
The man who died when a boat ran aground off Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq on Sunday has been identified as Keith Caruana, a 48-year-old from Mellieħa.
His 14-year-old son, Ben Caruana Rizzo, was also seriously injured in the accident, although his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Sources said Caruana’s fatal injuries were consistent with him having been thrown onto the rocks.
A third person aboard the boat, a 44-year-old man from Cospicua whose name has not been released, is also receiving treatment at Mater Dei Hospital.
It is understood that the three persons had been out on a fishing trip.
Earlier
A man has died after he was taken to Mater Dei Hospital following a vessel collision with rocks in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Another man and a 14-year-old boy are in critical condition and in danger of dying.
The incident occurred at is Sikka is Safra off the Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq coast.
Earlier
Two people critical after boat runs aground off Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
Two people are in critical condition after a boat ran aground, with personnel immediately deployed following a report to the authorities.
Members of the Civil Protection Department and police officers are also at the scene.
The total number of people aboard the boat and the condition of the other occupants remain unclear.
Further details are expected as more information becomes available.
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