40 year old on ventilator, teenager moved to ward after last night's accident

An Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) official has said that the 40-year-old man is on ventilator support following a fatal road accident on Boduthakurufaanu Magu that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy last night.

The 40-year-old man was hit by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road at a zebra crossing near the Maafannu bus terminal.

Yoosuf Alson Mohamed, 17, the only child of singer Mariyam Ashfa and Mohamed Abdul Ghani (Theyravaa), passed away in the incident, which occurred at around 8:00 pm last night.

An IGMH media official told Mihaaru News that while the 40-year old is on ventilator support, the 16-year-old passenger of the motorcycle has been transferred to a ward after receiving treatment in the emergency room.

However, the hospital has not released details regarding the extent of the injuries sustained by the injured parties.

Alson’s funeral will be held after Asr prayers today at Maafannu Aa Saharaa cemetery.