Five Italians Die in Maldives Diving Accident; Investigation Underway
Details of the Maldives Diving Tragedy
Incident Overview
ROME, May 14 (Reuters) - Five Italian nationals have died following a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Location and Circumstances
The incident occurred in the Vaavu Atoll, where the group had been attempting to explore a series of underwater caves at a depth of around 50 metres (165 ft), the foreign ministry statement said.
Victims and Cause of Accident
It did not give any details about the identities of the victims or the exact cause of the accident.
Official Response and Investigation
The foreign ministry said an investigation was underway, adding that the Italian Embassy in Sri Lanka was working to contact the victims' families and provide consular assistance.
(Reporting by Angelo Amante; Editing by Crispian Balmer)
