5 Italian tourists dead after exploring underwater caves in Maldives

Naijaonpoint_ng | 16-05-2026 08:17am |

Five Italian tourists have tragically lost their lives in a scuba diving accident while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives, as confirmed by the Italian foreign ministry in Rome. The incident occurred in the Vaavu Atoll, where the tourists were diving at a depth of 50 metres. Authorities in the Maldives are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Further details regarding the victims and the specifics of the dive have not yet been disclosed.

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