Teen motorcyclist injured in pickup truck collision

A 17-year-old male has sustained injuries in a collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle.

Authorities reported the incident occurred at 1430 hours on Wednesday, when a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle.

Video footage obtained by Sun indicates the motorcycle involved in the accident incurred significant damage.

The injured youth was observed lying on the ground, with both civilians and law enforcement present at the scene.

Police confirmed that the injured individual was driving the motorcycle and was transported to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for medical attention.

The incident is currently under police investigation.

Separately, another 17-year-old male was fatally injured in a severe accident in Fuvahmulah city on Tuesday evening.

The 17-year-old motorcyclist died in Fuvahmulah after colliding with a wall and a street light on Husnuheena Magu, Funaadu district. Police were notified at 2:40 AM on Wednesday, and Fuvahmulah Hospital confirmed his death at 3:38 AM while he was receiving treatment.

Furthermore, a 17-year-old male died in an accident in Male’ city on the 13th of the preceding month. The deceased individual was also driving a motorcycle.