Injured man from Kulhudhuffushi accident transferred to Male’ for further treatment

The 20-year-old man injured in a serious road accident in Kulhudhuffushi City on Friday has been transferred to Malé for further medical treatment, while the 17-year-old minor involved in the incident has been discharged from hospital following treatment.

According to Police, the collision involving two motorcycles occurred on Ameenee Magu in Kulhudhuffushi at approximately 14:09pm on Friday.

The Police initially reported that two people, a man and a woman travelling on the motorcycles, were injured in the collision. A minor riding a bicycle nearby also sustained injuries after being struck by debris from the impact.

All those injured were taken to Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital for medical treatment.

A media official from the hospital identified the minor involved in the accident to Sun as a 17-year-old. The official said the teenager was discharged on Friday night, as the injuries sustained were not serious.

The official also confirmed that the 20-year-old man, who sustained head injuries, had been transferred to Malé for further treatment. The injured woman, who suffered a fractured thigh, remains hospitalized and continues to receive medical care.

The Police are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the accident.

According to the latest statistics from the Maldives Police Service, traffic accidents rank as the second most frequently reported cases this year, with 2,387 recorded to date.