Italians rescued as yacht catches fire off Gozo

Two Italians were rescued by an AFM launch this morning after their yacht caught fire and had to be abandoned. The incident took place early this morning nine miles off Marsalforn, Gozo. The Italians successfully launched a dinghy to escape the flames...

Two Italians were rescued by an AFM launch this morning after their yacht caught fire and had to be abandoned.

The incident took place early this morning nine miles off Marsalforn, Gozo.

The Italians successfully launched a dinghy to escape the flames and were then rescued by the launch.

AN AFM helicopter hovered over the scene.

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