A tourist died today as she was preparing to dive off Cirkewwa.

The woman, 52, from Lithuania, was with a group of divers and instructors when she felt unwell.

She was rushed to hospital, where she died.

The incident happened at about 2 p.m.

An autopsy will be held to establish the cause of death.

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