Boat Catches Fire At Delimara, Only Passenger Admitted To Hospital
A boat just caught on fire in Delimara, with the only passenger being safely escorted away.
Off the coast of Delimara, plumes of smoke were reported coming from a boat which was a safe distance away from land, around 11am this morning.
Lovin Malta got in touch with Lovin Malta got in touch with the Civil Protection Department (CPD) regarding the situation. It was reported that a man was rescued following the fire and it was confirmed that he was the only person on board. regarding the situation. It was reported that a man was rescued following the fire and it was confirmed that he was the only person on board.
The boat sank down shortly after CPD extinguished the fire.
The source of the fire is not yet known, however, the individuals involved sustained no reported injuries.
UPDATE: Recent reports showed that the man was found to have sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital for treatment.
Photo by @briffajulian on Instagram
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