A German woman, aged 50, died today, shortly after a dive at Mgarr ix-Xini, Gozo, the police said.
The case was reported to the police at 11.30 a.m. A medical team assisted the woman but their efforts proved futile and she died on site. Sources said that the woman, who was on a beginner's dive, died after surfacing.
Magistrate Paul Coppini is holding an inquiry.