A number of people in Santa Venera have been evacuated as a precaution after reports received by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

In a statement on social media on Sunday afternoon, the BCA said: "The Building and Construction Authority and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority, together with other authorities including the Police, the Civil Protection Department, and the project's architects, as well as those of third parties on Triq Misraħ il-Barrieri in Santa Venera, are carrying out an investigation following a report received on the 138 helpline."

"With the utmost sense of responsibility, it was decided that, as a precautionary measure, some people who may be affected should temporarily leave their homes. This decision was taken after movement was observed in recent hours in buildings belonging to third parties in the surrounding area."

"The situation is being monitored through crack monitors that have been specially installed, while investigations will continue."