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A 20 year old man injured after a motorcycle crashed into the sea during a racing event in L. Gan is receiving treatment in IGMH with ventilator support.
Mariyam Adheela
L. Gan, Maldives: A 20 year old man seriously injured after falling into the sea during a motorcycle racing event in L. Gan has been transferred to Male’ for further treatment and remains on ventilator support.
The accident occurred during the Racing Championship, Laamu Edition, held in Gam yesterday morning when a motorcycle reportedly went out of control and fell into the sea with the rider.
Police said they received information about the incident at around 9:54am yesterday.
The injured rider was initially treated at Gan Regional Hospital, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit due to the injuries sustained in the accident.
He was later transferred to Male’ for specialised medical treatment as his condition remained serious.
According to IGMH, the young man is currently receiving treatment in the ICU with ventilator support.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and are working to establish how the motorcycle lost control during the racing event.
Authorities are also carrying out further checks and other necessary investigative work in connection with the accident.
