A 73-year-old woman who lost consciousness while swimming at St Paul’s Bay has suffered serious injuries as a result, the police said.

They said the British woman had been swimming close to Triq it-Trunċiera at 2.10pm.

Some people spotted her floating unconsciously and got her out of the water.

She was taken to hospital by ambulance. Police investigations are continuing.

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