Addu accident victim dies

The boy who suffered serious injuries to the head in an accident in Hithadhoo, Addu City, yesterday, has passed away at Hithadhoo Regional Hospital.

The accident took place yesterday morning when two motorcycles collided.

The deceased has been named as Nawal Mohamed, 17.

Considering the severity of his injuries, doctors said it would not be possible to save him.

Nawal’s motorcycle, which was also carrying a 14-year-old in the backseat, collided with a speeding motorcycle. The 14-year-old and the people on the other motorcycle suffered minor injuries.

Nawal was treated in the ICU and arrangements were being made to transfer him to a hospital in Malé. The transport was delayed due to his injuries.