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Transport Malta Responded To 71 Road Incidents Last Week

Transport Malta Responded To 71 Road Incidents Last Week
Oct 14 2024 Share

Last week, Transport Malta officials intervened in 71 road traffic incidents, with an average response time of less than 15 minutes.

These accidents include 11 collisions with injuries, 39 collisions without injuries, 5 incidents involving oil or fuel spills, 15 vehicle break downs and one vehicle fire.

This list includes the two incidents which saw two vehicles topple over – a trailer in Vjal l-Avjazzjoni and a van in Imriehel bypass.

‘We appeal to drivers to stay vigilant and drive more securely. Every precaution taken helps to avoid incidents and make our roads safer.’

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AFM Rescue 3 In Difficulty Whilst Jet Ski Driving Off Sliema

AFM Rescue 3 In Difficulty Whilst Jet Ski Driving Off Sliema
Oct 14 2024 Share

The Armed Forces of Malta engaged in a coordinated rescue mission of three persons who reportedly found themselves in difficulty whilst driving a jet ski off the coast of Sliema.

An AFM maritime asset was dispatched yesterday afternoon in order to provide the necessary assistance.

All those rescued were safely transported to Haywarf base.

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Man At Risk Of Dying After Argument In Munxar, Gozo

Man At Risk Of Dying After Argument In Munxar, Gozo
Oct 14 2024 Share

Early yesterday morning, at around 0430hrs, police were informed that an argument had broken outside an entertainment establishment in Triq ix-Xlendi, Munxar, Gozo.

Preliminary investigations showed that a 56 year old Finnish man suffered some injuries during the argument.

A medical team was called on site and transported him to the Gozo General Hospital. He was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened as police continue their investigations.

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SpaxeX Catch Booster Rocket In Metal ‘Chopsticks’

SpaxeX Catch Booster Rocket In Metal 'Chopsticks'
Oct 14 2024 Share

SpaceX successfully launched its reusable Starship spacecraft and achieved a significant milestone by catching its 232-foot Super Heavy booster with giant robotic arms, known as “chopsticks.”

This marked the first attempt to return the booster to the launch tower after separating from the Starship second stage at 46 miles above Earth.

The booster landed back at Boca Chica, Texas, where it was securely caught in a controlled manner by the robotic arms, despite the challenges of stabilising both the rocket and the tower.

This feat represents a major advancement in rocket technology, as previous large launch vehicles, like the Saturn V, were considered expendable and would crash back to Earth.

The Starship second stage, meanwhile, continued into space before landing in the Indian Ocean, west of Australia, completing its fifth test flight. Both the booster and second stage are designed to be reusable and capable of carrying cargo and crew to the moon and beyond.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the launch just a day before, weeks earlier than expected. SpaceX, which describes Starship as the world’s most powerful launch vehicle, has faced delays but continues to make progress, with Starship 6 already approved for its next mission.

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