A person who sustained injuries in a dangerous accident that took place in Addu Hithadhoo last week has passed away.

The individual who passed away in the incident is Rameez Abdullah, a native of Hithadhoo.

The accident occurred last week Sunday night on the Hithadhoo main road when two motorcycles collided.

Video footage that has circulated publicly shows a motorcycle traveling at high speed on the wrong side of the main road crashing into another motorcycle that was driving slowly in that same area.

Rameez, who was riding on the correct side of the road, sustained the most severe injuries in the incident. His skull was fractured and his brain suffered damages; he passed away today while receiving treatment in the ICU of ADK Hospital after being brought to Malé for further treatment following initial medical care in Addu.

Regarding the accident, the police stated that the collision involving two motorcycles on the Hithadhoo main road was reported on May 31 at around 9:30 PM. The police noted that two Maldivian men were injured in the accident and stated that the matter is currently being investigated.