Boy, 6, injured in fall into swimming pool

The accident happened in a residence in Swieqi

A six-year-old boy was seriously injured and almost drowned on Monday afternoon when he fell into a private swimming pool.

The police said the accident happened at 2.15pm in a residence in Triq Sant’ Andrija, Swieqi.  

The boy, an Italian, was given first aid on site and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital for further treatment

A magisterial inquiry is underway.

 

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