Elderly man injured in fall from Male’ Hiyaa-1 placed on ventilator support

While the police have not disclosed specific details regarding the injuries sustained or the circumstances surrounding the fall, an investigation into the incident is currently underway.

Amna Imad, Raajje.mv | 7 ފެބުރުއަރީ 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 09:52

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) | RaajjeMV | raajjemv

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has stated that an elderly person who fell from the fifth floor of Male’ Hiya-1 is currently receiving treatment on a ventilator.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:05 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The man has been identified as a 60-year-old Maldivian.

Regarding the individual's condition, IGMH stated that the patient is currently receiving treatment on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Details regarding the extent of the injuries sustained have not been disclosed.

While the police are currently investigating the matter, they have not yet commented on the specific circumstances surrounding his fall.

Footage circulating publicly shows the individual with bandages wrapped around their head and arm.

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has stated that an elderly person who fell from the fifth floor of Male’ Hiya-1 is currently receiving treatment on a ventilator.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:05 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The man has been identified as a 60-year-old Maldivian.

Regarding the individual's condition, IGMH stated that the patient is currently receiving treatment on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Details regarding the extent of the injuries sustained have not been disclosed.

While the police are currently investigating the matter, they have not yet commented on the specific circumstances surrounding his fall.

Footage circulating publicly shows the individual with bandages wrapped around their head and arm.

Elderly man injured in fall from Male’ Hiyaa-1 placed on ventilator support

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