Motorbike accident claims life of 17-year-old boy in Fuvamulah

A 17-year-old boy passed away in Fuvahmulah City early Wednesday, shortly after being rushed to the hospital with severe injuries from a motorcycle crash.

The incident, occurring on Husnuheena Magu in the Funaadu area, was reported to authorities at approximately 02:40 am on Wednesday.

As per the police, the preliminary report indicates that the 17-year-old lost control of the motorcycle he was operating and collided with a wall before hitting a street light.

He suffered severe injuries in the accident and was quickly taken to the Fuvahmulah Hospital.

The police spokesperson stated that the hospital notified them at approximately 03:38 am that he had died while receiving treatment.