26 year old woman falls four storeys in Birkirkara shaft

May 9 2023

Earlier today, at around 0730hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq G.F. Agius De Soldanis, Birkirkara, due to a person suffering injuries following a fall.

From preliminary investigations, a 26-year-old Macedonian woman resident of St Paul’s Bay was found to have fallen four storeys in a shaft.

Civil Protection was also called on site, with a medical team also assisting and taking the woman to Mater Dei Hospital. She was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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Dolphins swim alongside jet-ski in Armier Bay

May 9 2023

Footage sent to this newsroom captures yet another early summer sighting of dolphins swimming alongside a person riding a jet-ski in Armier.

The footage shows the dolphins gracefully swimming alongside the jet-ski, up close and personal.

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Dolphin sightings are already amounting as the country prepares to enter the full summer vibe – ready for some beach time, sun and freezing cold drinks.

Have you spotted any dolphins yet?

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Source: Kurt Stafrace

3,822 reported traffic accidents between January and March

May 9 2023

According to a newly released report by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the number of reported traffic accidents during the first quarter of 2023 reached 3,822.

This is an increase of 6.3% over the same period in 2022, with the Northern Harbour district registering the most accidents, with 1,369 (35.8% of total).

Meanwhile, road traffic casualties increased by 13.3% to 367 over the same 2022 period. 96 persons were grievously injured, with 52 of these being drivers, 8 passengers and 36 pedestrians/cyclists/others.

Four of these, with one driver and three pedestrians, proved fatal. However, five less fatalities occurred when compared to the same period in 2022.

77.1% of those grievously injured were male. All the fatalities that occurred were also males, with 39.8% of the casualties involved aged between 26 to 40.

The largest number of road traffic casualties, at 53.1%, involved passenger cars, followed by motorcycles at 34.6%.

‘Cyclists involved in traffic accidents amounted to 8, wherein 6 suffered slight injuries and two suffering grievous injuries. Meanwhile, road traffic casualties resulting from accidents between vehicles topped the list with 64.3% of all road traffic casualties.’

The highest incidence of road traffic accidents were register in Birkirkara (271 cases), followed by Ħal Qormi (220) and Mosta (183). Meanwhile, the Gozo and Comino district registered a decrease in road traffic accidents.

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Full report here.

Mr Beast to give away $50,000 for his birthday

May 9 2023

Jimmy Donaldson, known more popularly by his social media handle of Mr Beast, is doing a massive giveaway in celebration of his birthday.

The now massively rich YouTuber, with a net worth of around $100 million, will be giving away $10,000 to five followers each – a total of $50,000 up for grabs.

Posting on social media, the social media star posted the challenge on his socials, with prospective winners having to share his post to Instagram story and tagging someone in the comments.

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‘Also, if you don’t follow me I can’t dm you the money if you win. Winners will be picked in 72 hours, will show proof’ he exclaimed.

People flooded the comments section with tags of other people, with just as many sharing the post to their story.

Mr Beast is known for similar stunts, which arouse both praise but also controversy. He recently helped another 1,000 deaf people hear again after having done so.

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