Fainu accident: both students and teacher transferred to ward

The two students and teacher who sustained injuries in the June 26 accident in R. Fainu have been transferred to the ward from the ICU, IGMH said today.

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Mariyath Mohamed

2025-07-08 10:17:06

The two students and teacher who sustained injuries in the June 26 accident in R. Fainu have been transferred to the ward from the ICU, IGMH said today.

The accident in Fainu involved a motorcycle driven by the students crashing into the teacher and principal of the island's school while they were out for exercise.

A 16 year old who had just completed Grade 10 was driving the motorcycle, with a Grade 9 student as passenger.

All four sustained injuries in the accident. They were initially taken to the Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital for treatment. The Principal, with minor injuries, was treated and discharged. The other three were transferred to Male' for additional medical attention.

The three were initially admitted in IGMH's Intensive Care Unit. With their conditions now stable, they have been transferred to the ward.