One injured in a collision between two motorcycles on Sinamale' Bridge
24 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 15:21A 30-year-old Maldivian man was injured in a collision on the Sinamale' Bridge late last night after another motorcycle struck his stationary vehicle during heavy rainfall. The victim, who sustained a severe laceration to his shin in the weather-related accident, is currently undergoing medical treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).
A file photo of a previous accident on the bridge. | police
A person has been injured in a collision between two motorcycles on the Sinamale' Bridge.
According to the police, the accident occurred on the Sinamale' Bridge in the lane heading from Hulhumale' to Male'. Authorities confirmed that the incident was reported at approximately 2:21 a.m. on Thursday.
The accident occurred when a motorcycle traveling across the bridge collided with another motorcycle that had been parked on the side of the road due to heavy rainfall.
The victim of the accident has been identified as a 30-year-old Maldivian male, who was operating the motorcycle that crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. He is currently receiving medical treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Citing hospital officials, police confirmed that the man sustained a fractured shin in the collision.
Police are conducting a further investigation into the matter.
