Gozo's Blue Window Collapsed

It was now the symbol of the island of Gozo, Malta, the scene chosen by thousands of visitors for photo-remembrances, in front of which everyone felt extraordinary wonder. The world-famous"Blue Window," a natural arch carved into the limestone rock that created a veritable window to the sea, collapsed yesterday morning, March 8, following a severe storm that hit the island.

Maltese authorities had long banned tourists from walking over the arch due to danger of collapse and diving from it; according to research carried out in recent years, the arch would sooner or later inevitably collapse due to continued natural erosion.

The official announcement was made in a tweet by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who declared his deep sadness over the incident.
No one was injured in the collapse.

Source: la Repubblica - Corriere della Sera

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Gozo's Blue Window Collapsed

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