A cistern believed to potentially date back to the time of the Knights of Malta has reportedly been discovered beneath a road in Tarxien Square following a ground collapse earlier this week.The underground structure was uncovered after part of the road gave way during ongoing works in the square.Early reports suggest that the cistern could have been constructed during the period of the Knights of Malta, although its origins have not yet been confirmed.Meanwhile, the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) confirmed that nobody was injured in the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)In a joint statement, the authorities said they were on site alongside other relevant entities and had immediately launched technical assessments and investigations.These are intended to establish what caused the collapse and identify any potential risks.Infrastructure Malta also confirmed that it is cooperating closely with the OHSA, BCA and other competent authorities following the incident.The agency said it is providing the necessary support to investigators and technical experts to help determine what measures are needed to safeguard the stability of the site.For now, the age and historical significance of the reported cistern remain unconfirmed, while investigations into the collapse continue.•