Two injured as MACL vehicle flips on bridge

Two individuals are receiving medical treatment following an accident involving a vehicle belonging to the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), which was traveling from Hulhumalé to the airport when it crashed into the bridge fence. 

Images circulating on social media show an overturned small white jeep truck at the scene.

According to the Maldives Police Service, the accident occurred on the Malé–Hulhumalé highway when the vehicle collided with roadside fencing. Authorities confirmed that police officers are currently present at the scene.

Police further stated that two occupants sustained injuries in the collision and were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Statistical data released by the police for the current year indicates that a total of 2,493 cases have been reported so far. Road traffic accidents constitute the second-highest category of reported incidents, with 683 cases recorded to date.