Link Road accident victim brought to Male

Man who suffered serious injuries in a road accident that took place in Link Road, Hithadhoo, Addu City yesterday evening has been brought to Male’ for further treatment.

The accident happened at 5:23pm yesterday after two motorcycles collided, injuring Hassan Ahmed (Hassan Manika), 58, of Pretty Villa, Hithadhoo. Hassan Ahmed is an employee of Shangri La Resort.

Hithadhoo Regional Hospital stated that Hassan Ahmed was in critical condition when he was sent off to Male’ last night.

Hassan Ahmed is being treated at the capital’s central hospital, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). The hospital could not be reached to clarify his current condition.

Hithadhoo Regional Hospital revealed yesterday that Hassan Ahmed was bleeding from the head and ears, and had six broken ribs on the right side and three on the left side of his body. He also had a broken ankle and a crushed ring finger.

The man on the motorcycle that hit Hassan Ahmed did not sustained serious injuries.