Three police officers this afternoon saved a 72-year-old man from being carried out by the waves at Cirkewwa while he was in his car.

In a Facebook post, Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela thanked PS Chris Xuereb, PC Nathan Cini and PC Carol Cefai for their "prompt and professional action", which, he said, saved the man.

The minister also thanked the Civil Protection Department officers, led by Anthony Pisani, who assisted the police and ensured that another six cars on site were not carried away by the high waves until their owners arrived to move them away.

Strong winds hit the Maltese islands this afternoon.

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