A 46-year-old German woman died after facing difficulties while diving at ix-Xatt l-Ahmar, limits of Ghajnsielem this afternoon.

The police said the woman was diving with her husband when she found herself in difficulty.

She was assisted by other divers who brought her ashore but attempts to revive her were fruitless.

An inquiry is being held.

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