Pickup overturns on bridge; no major injuries reported

A pickup truck flipped over on the Sinamalé Bridge Highway on Friday afternoon.

As reported by the Maldives Police Service, the event happened at approximately 12:40 p.m. when a tyre burst, leading it to collide with a divider and roll over.

There were no reported injuries, although the pickup sustained significant damage. The vehicle hit another car in the accident, but the car was not significantly damaged.

Authorities reported that the pickup was exceeding the legal speed limit. Measures have been implemented regarding the driver, and inquiries are still in progress.