Vessel collision near Ihavandhoo leaves one dead

A speedboat and a traditional boat (Dhoani) collided near Haa Alifu Atoll Ihavandhoo, resulting in at least one fatality on board the vessels.

A local from Ihavandhoo reported the victim was 68 years old Abdul Rasheed Mohamed, a local of the island. He passed away while being treated at the island's Health Center. The victim was one out of the two on board the Dhoani.