Five people were injured last night when their speedboat ran aground after hitting a reef near Portomaso, St Julian's.

Six people were on board the vessel when it ran aground, and five had to be hospitalised. The extent of their injuries are not yet known.

The Armed Forces were asked to assist in the rescue operation though persons on board a rubber dinghy in the area also helped.

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