Maldives Police Service (MPS) has confirmed that Mohamed Uwais, the motorcycle rider involved in the October 7 accident in Hulhumalé Phase 2 that injured five people, owes over MVR 80,000 in unpaid traffic fines.
He was involved in the crash shortly after his release from police custody on October 6, having been remanded for 15 days over an alleged fake payment slip scam at a guesthouse.
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According to MPS, Uwais was riding a motorcycle with two passengers against the flow of traffic on a designated one-way road when he collided with another motorcycle.
Authorities revealed that the motorcycle driven by Uwais is believed to be stolen, and he did not hold a valid driving license for that category of vehicle.
A total of five people were injured in the crash. All five were initially rushed to Hulhumalé Hospital, with four later transferred to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for further treatment due to the severity of their injuries.
In a social media post, a sister of two injured individuals called for a thorough investigation, stating that her brothers were riding safely when they were hit by the motorcycle with three individuals.
She expressed concern over reports that police are treating the incident as a standard traffic accident, urging authorities to ensure a fair investigation and hold those responsible accountable.
IGMH confirmed to MV+ today that four of the injured individuals remain hospitalised, with two currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) on ventilator support and two admitted to the ward. The hospital also confirmed that the fifth individual involved in the crash has been discharged.
Authorities noted that no formal actions have been taken against the individuals involved yet, as they are currently receiving medical treatment.
MPS is continuing its investigations into the accident.
