A construction site loader has crushed a motorcycle in an accident in Addu City’s Hithadhoo region.

The accident occured as the motorcycle rode behind a loader, reportedly being used to level a sand-lain road in the district.

The rider of the motorcycle had abandoned the vehicle as the loader began moving in reverse, and sought cover inside a house nearby.

While the rider had avoided sustaining any injury in the accident, the motorcycle has been heavily damaged.