Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has revealed that the youth injured in a dangerous accident in the capital Malé City, is in serious condition.

The accident occurred at around 12:53am on Thursday, when a motorcycle and car collided on the outlying road of the capital city, Boduthakurufaanu Magu.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) revealed that they have received reports of a car and motorcycle colliding at the junction of Boduthakurufaanu Magu and Koimala Hingun.

The 21-year-old Maldivian man who was riding the motorcycle, was injured in the crash and rushed to IGMH for treatment.

The hospital revealed that the situation is serious and the youth is being treated on ventilator support.

Further investigations are currently underway in connection with the accident.

Photos circulating on social media depict the severe damage to both vehicles involved in the crash, with significant blood visible on the road.

In addition to Malé, dangerous accidents continue to occur in Hulhumalé as well as on the Sinamalé Bridge.

Authorities continue to urge members of the public to be more cautious when operating vehicles and not to drive against regulations and not to speed.

Further, the police institution has urged those driving on the bridge to refrain from sudden lane changes and overtaking from the wrong side, to ensure everyone’s safety.