Police Officer Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Speeding Motorcycle on Sinamalé Bridge Highway

A police officer on duty sustained serious injuries early this morning after being struck by a speeding motorcycle that lost control on the Sinamalé Bridge highway.

A police media official stated today that the incident occurred at approximately 04:29 early this morning. The injured officer is currently receiving emergency treatment at ADK Hospital for “serious injuries.”

While police have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the extent of the officer’s injuries, officials confirmed that the motorcycle was travelling at high speed from Malé towards Hulhumalé at the time of the collision.

Police further confirmed that the individual riding the motorcycle sustained no serious injuries. Officers stationed on the highway intercepted the vehicle following the crash, and the passenger on the motorcycle has been taken into police custody.