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title: "Rock Formation Collapses at L-Aħrax, Public Urged to Avoid Area"
date: 2026-08-22T10:59:04.154+00:00
updated: 2026-08-22T14:02:18.058+00:00
topics: ["Environment", "Community", "Local"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Rock Formation Collapses at L-Aħrax, Public Urged to Avoid Area

## In brief

- A section of a rock formation at l-Aħrax, near Għadira, has collapsed.
- Mellieħa Mayor Gabriel Micallef confirmed the incident and urged the public to stay away from the area.
- No injuries have been reported following the collapse.

Part of a rock formation located at l-Aħrax, in the limits of Għadira, has collapsed. The incident prompted an urgent warning for the public to avoid the affected area.

Mellieħa Mayor Gabriel Micallef confirmed the collapse. He stated that, fortunately, no injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. Authorities are advising caution to anyone in the vicinity.

Mellieħa Mayor Gabriel Micallef has issued further safety warnings following the rock collapse at l-Aħrax. The mayor urged the public to exercise caution and avoid the area, which is located near Għadira.

The collapse of a section of the rock formation has rendered the site unstable, posing potential dangers to anyone in the vicinity. The mayor's warning reinforces earlier advice for the public to stay clear of the affected coastline.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** The Malta Independent reported the mayor's safety warnings, aligning with previous factual reporting on the incident.

## Updates

- **2026-08-22:** Updated with the Mellieħa Mayor's safety warnings following the rock collapse.

## Sources (3)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/watch-rock-formation-collapses-at-l-ahrax-as-public-urged-to-avoid-area/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143893/part_of_rock_formation_in_larax_area_at_gadira_collapses)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-08-21/local-news/Rock-collapse-at-Mellieha-s-Ahrax-area-prompts-safety-warnings-from-mayor-6736292288)

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