Five Italians die in Maldives diving incident

ROME, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Five Italian nationals have died following a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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 statement added.

The Foreign Ministry said an investigation was underway.