Over 70 Afcons staff injured in fire incident

More than 70 people sustained various injuries in a fire that broke out last night in the accommodation block of Afcons, the Indian company developing the bridge between the capital city of Malé and Thilafushi.

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Fire incident in the accommodation block used by Afcons staff -- Photo: MNDF

Malika Shahid

2022-12-16 10:40:20

More than 70 people sustained various injuries in a fire that broke out last night in the accommodation block of Afcons, the Indian company developing the bridge between the capital city of Malé and Thilafushi.

According to Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), the fire incident was reported around 12:30 a.m. According to the MNDF the accommodation unit houses 465 people which is on the man-made island of Gulhifalhu.

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