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title: "Man Seriously Injured After Boat Capsizes Near Mġarr Harbour, Gozo"
date: 2026-06-18T22:52:27.92+00:00
updated: 2026-06-18T22:52:27.92+00:00
topics: ["Gozo", "Crime", "National"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Man Seriously Injured After Boat Capsizes Near Mġarr Harbour, Gozo

## In brief

- A 35-year-old man from Mellieħa was seriously injured after his boat overturned near Mġarr Harbour, Gozo.
- Police were called to the scene yesterday afternoon, around 3:15 PM.
- The man was hospitalised and is currently at risk of dying.

A 35-year-old man from Mellieħa was hospitalised yesterday after the boat he was on overturned near Mġarr Harbour in Gozo. The incident was reported to the police at approximately 3:15 PM.

Preliminary investigations suggest the man encountered difficulties while out at sea, leading to the boat capsizing. He sustained serious injuries and is currently considered to be at risk of dying.

Lovin Malta and Times of Malta both covered the accident, detailing the man's condition and the location of the incident.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both Lovin Malta and Times of Malta reported this incident factually and consistently.

## Sources (2)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/man-at-risk-of-dying-after-boat-overturns-off-gozo/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/man-seriously-injured-boat-capsized-mgarr-harbour.1130094)

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