A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after facing difficulties while swimming in a pool at a residence in Qala.

The police said the incident happened at around 4.30 p.m. in Triq il-Belveder.

The boy was taken to Gozo General Hospital from where he was transferred to Mater Dei.

An inquiry is being held.

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