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Thirteen injured in dangerous collision between two speedboats

The cause of the collision is yet to be ascertained, and the injuries sustained by the individuals are yet to be determined.

Malika Shahid
22 February 2024, MVT 21:35
One of the speedboats involved in the accident
Malika Shahid
22 February 2024, MVT 21:35

Thirteen people have sustained injuries in a dangerous collision between two speedboats near Villimale'.

A witness stated that some people onboard were injured in the incident, and some of them are currently undergoing treatment at Villimale' Hospital.

A man injured in the speedboat collision being put in an ambulance

The police said they received reports of two speedboats colliding near Vilimale' watersports area at around 20:00 hrs.

The police initially reported that two local males were undergoing treatment at Vilimale' Hospital.

However, the police later informed that a total of 13 individuals were taken to Villimale' Hospital for treatment.

Among the injured were 10 individuals from Afcons Company, which was awarded the Thilamale' Bridge project, and three individuals onboard the Anantara Resort's speedboat.

Six of the injured have been shifted to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for further treatment.

A man injured in the speedboat collision being put in an ambulance

The windows of one of the speedboats involved have been shattered while the other one is reportedly sinking.

While Marine Police are active in the area, the exact cause of the collision is yet to be ascertained. The injuries sustained by the individuals are also yet to be determined.

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