Man in serious condition after being struck by lorry in Thilafushi

A man sustained serious injuries after being struck by a lorry while working near an excavator in Thilafushi, police have confirmed.

The incident where the man was run over by the lorry was reported to police around 2:15 PM today. The injured individual, a Sri Lankan national, is currently receiving treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and is in critical condition.

Police said the lorry was drivern by an Indian national,  28-year-old Vignesh Anadrai, has been taken into custody, and the vehicle involved has been towed from the scene.

An investigation is underway, and authorities have not released further details at this time.