A Dec. 21 crash in Gozo hospitalized three, including a seriously injured 22-year-old, with a Moroccan driver under investigation.

A serious traffic accident on Rabat Road in Xagħra, Gozo, early December 21, 2025, left three people hospitalized, including a 22-year-old man with serious injuries. A 53-year-old Moroccan man driving a Toyota Vitz was reportedly responsible. The victims—a 22-year-old from Naxxar, a 22-year-old from Mellieħa, and a 19-year-old woman from Rabat—were treated for injuries ranging from minor to severe. Emergency services responded, and a magisterial inquiry has been launched. Police continue investigating, with no report filed for a separate December shooting incident involving a Gozitan contractor. That event, along with an August shooting, remains under investigation amid concerns over witness cooperation and a culture of silence. A major cocaine bust in October linked to a Xagħra resident may be connected to the violence, though the exact links are unclear.