A 21-year-old Belgian national is in critical condition following a jet ski accident near the coastal area of Shkëmbi i Kavajës in Albania. The incident occurred during a maneuver with the watercraft, which was reportedly operated by another individual at the time.
According to a preliminary statement issued by the Albanian State Police, the young man, identified as H.K., lost control of the jet ski and fell into the water. He was initially taken to the Regional Hospital in Durrës for medical assistance and later transferred to the Trauma Hospital in Tirana due to the severity of his injuries.
The owner of the watercraft, identified as citizen S. Xh., has been brought in for questioning and further procedural action.
A special investigative team, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, has been formed to clarify the full circumstances of the incident and to ensure proper legal documentation.
The police were notified by the emergency unit at around 8:00 p.m. and responded immediately to the hospital to begin the initial investigation. As of now, H.K. remains in critical condition, and authorities continue to investigate the case.