Three locals injured in an accident that took place in Gaaf Dhaal atoll Gahdhoo have been taken to Thinadhoo island of the same atoll and are being treated at Dr. Samad Memorial Hospital according to the island council's chief.

Chief Rayyan Jamaal says that the accident took place in the early hours of Thursday evening. The accident was reported to the police at around 06:00pm when evidently 2 adolescents aged 20 and 19 riding a motorcycle had collided into an 80 year old man who was attempting to cross the road.

The accident had taken place in the newly reclaimed area of the island.

RaajjeMV has received information that the 80 year old man had sustained injuries to his head and legs, while the two riding the motorcycle had also sustained minor injuries.

All three are receiving treatment and RaajjeMV is yet to attain a comment from the police regarding the matter.