Two elderly individuals were injured in an accident that occurred in Malé.

The accident occurred this afternoon on Boduthakurufaanu Magu near Dharubaaruge when a bus and a motorcycle collided.

In the accident that occurred around 17:10 this afternoon, a 69-year-old Maldivian man who was driving the motorcycle and a 72-year-old Maldivian woman sitting on the back of the motorcycle were injured. However, police said they did not receive serious injuries.

Amid growing concerns over the increasing number of vehicles, traffic violations, and chaotic parking in Hulhumalé, accidents have also become very common.

In an accident near Vinares 7 in Hulhumalé Phase 2 on Saturday night, a nine-year-old child passed away. Additionally, an elderly person injured in an accident in the Hiyaa Flat area is receiving treatment in the ICU.