Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has stated that a 22-year-old woman has succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle collision in Male’ City.
The incident occurred on July 4 when a car lost control and crashed into a bus while traveling on Boduthakurufaanu Magu near Ekuveni Synthetic Track in rainy weather. IGMH stated that the woman died shortly after being brought in for treatment and that the accident has also left three on ventilator support and one being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Maldives Police Service (MPS) stated that the initial investigation revealed the car lost control after hitting another car, resulting in the vehicle colliding with the bus driving on the opposite side. The car was totaled in the collision while the front of the bus incurred major damages. MPS stated that the incident is still under investigation.
In total, six individuals were injured in the collision. The car was damaged beyond repair and its passengers had to be removed by witnesses and police officers with assistance from officers of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).