Police have confirmed that a young man has died in a traffic accident on the newly opened bridge in Addu City.
They said the accident happened when a motorcycle rider traveling from Maradhoo to Hithadhoo collided with the fence on the side of the bridge.
They said the motorcycle collided with the fence as it was traveling at a high speed and that the rider lost control of the vehicle at a bend in the bridge.
Police said 24-year-old Leevan Abdul Sattar from Male' died in the accident.
Sources have confirmed that Police are active on the scene of the accident as they received the report of the accident around 09:49 in the morning.
Police added that they were further investigating the accident.
