Two seriously injured in Kulhudhuffushi accident; child also injured

A child was injured after being struck by debris from a collision between two motorcycles in Kulhudhuffushi City on Friday.

According to the Police, the accident took place in the city’s Ameenee Magu at approximately 14:09. The collision injured both motorcyclists, a man and a woman.

The Police said debris from the collision also struck a child who was riding a bicycle nearby, resulting in further injuries.

The male motorcyclist sustained a head injury and multiple abrasions, while the female motorcyclist suffered a fractured leg and several abrasions. The child sustained injuries to the left leg, including abrasions to the shin.

All three injured individuals were taken to Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital for treatment. The Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. No further information regarding the identities of those involved has been disclosed.

Road accidents have become increasingly frequent in the Maldives, particularly in the Malé region. Earlier today, another accident in Hulhumalé left two police officers injured.

Police statistics show that 9,913 incidents have been reported so far this year, with road accidents ranking as the second most commonly reported category, accounting for 2,379 cases to date.