Two people sustained serious injuries in a bicycle collision on the main road in Kulhudhuffushi, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, on Friday afternoon.
According to Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, three people were brought in after the incident at about 2:15 pm. A 17-year-old boy was discharged after treatment for minor injuries, while a 32-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man remained admitted.
Hospital officials said the woman suffered fractures to her lower leg and the man sustained facial injuries that required a CT scan. Doctors had not yet decided whether he needed transfer to Malé for further care. Both were reported to be in stable condition.
Local reports and video footage indicated that one bicycle was turning into a side lane when it was struck by another bicycle travelling at speed on the main road. The collision involved a woman on the turning bicycle and two men on the faster bicycle.
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the atoll capital, where bicycle traffic is common. No further details on the cause or any police investigation were immediately available.
