Police confirmed that the victim had sustained serious injuries but have not provided further details or disclosed the cause behind the accident.
Videos of a motorcyclist crashing into the fence of the Sinamale' Bridge in the early hours of this morning have been circulating on social media.
The accident occurred at 05:30 hrs near the airport traffic light.
The 53 year old Maldivian man sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg, facial injuries, and head wounds. Blood can also be seen on his face and head in the video.
Police confirmed that the victim had sustained serious injuries but have not provided further details or disclosed the cause behind the accident.
The man is currently receiving treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), which says that his condition is serious.