A local man died on Wednesday after falling from the fourth floor of the State Trading Organisation (STO) building in the capital Male.
Police spokesperson confirmed that the man had died but said details surrounding the incident was still sketchy.
Spokesperson said the man was alive when police reached the scene around 7.30am and immediately rushed the man to the hospital.
"But he was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to the hospital," spokesperson added.
The man had reportedly suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures on impact.