Bangladeshi Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Sinamale’ Bridge Highway

  • Maldives
PUBLISHED 02 February 2025

A Bangladeshi man lost his life in a tragic accident on the Sinamale’ Bridge Highway today when a motorcycle collided with a traffic cone placed on the lane heading towards Malé.


According to the police, the accident occurred around 08:19 hrs this morning. The cones had been placed to indicate ongoing maintenance work on the solar panels installed along the highway.


Following the accident, the injured man was rushed to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 09:05 hrs.


Authorities frequently place traffic cones on the highway during solar panel maintenance, sometimes accompanied by personnel to direct traffic.


The police have stated that a further investigation into the incident will be conducted.