Five Italian nationals have died following a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy’s overseas ministry mentioned on Thursday.
The incident occurred in the Vaavu Atoll, the place the group had been trying to discover a collection of underwater caves at a depth of round 50 meters (165 toes), the overseas ministry assertion mentioned.
It didn’t give any particulars in regards to the identities of the victims or the precise reason behind the accident.
The overseas ministry mentioned an investigation was underway, including that the Italian Embassy in Sri Lanka was working to contact the victims’ households and supply consular help.