Three men had to be airlifted and taken to hospital after their boat got wedged between the rocks off Marsascala.

Police said the men called for help around 8am after the rough seas pushed their boat onto the rocks in the area known as tal-Munxar.

An Armed Forces of Malta helicopter and police rushed to the scene before the men faced further danger.

They were taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment but their condition is not yet known.

Police are investigating.

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