A bike thief, who was fleeing with a stolen motorbike, was involved in a serious accident in Malé City on Sunday evening, October 8.
The accident took place on Lily Magu in Malé City, according to a report received by the Maldives Police shortly after the incident.
During the preliminary investigation, the police confirmed that the collision involved two bikes, one of which was stolen.
The law enforcement authority however, did not disclose the identities of those involved in the accident.
Photos circulating on social media indicated that the accident occurred near Dhivehi Insurance head office in Lily Magu. Following the incident, the area was cordoned off by the police.
While the police are further investigating the incident, this marks the second reported case where a stolen motorbike was involved in a collision.
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