A teenager was killed by a jet-ski in St George’s Bay on Wednesday afternoon, the police said.
The accident took place at around 3.30pm.
A 19-year-old Dutchman, who resides in Sliema, was hit by the jet-ski which was being operated by another Dutchman, also aged 19 and also resident of Sliema.
The victim was helped ashore by other swimmers but he was certified dead on site by a medical team which arrived from Mater Dei Hospital.
Magistrate Gabriella Vella is leading an inquiry.