Police say they have recorded more than 40 traffic accidents in 7 days in Male', the bridge, and the highway.
They said that between the 15th of February to 21st of February, 41 road accidents were reported across Malé, the bridge, and the highway.
Police said that Malé saw the highest number of cases, with 36 incidents recorded. They said that out of the total cases reported, 38 resulted in minor injuries, while 3 incidents involved serious injuries.
They stated that the largest number of accidents on a single day was 11 cases on 21 February, followed by 8 cases on 15 February.
It noted that around 80 percent of the accidents occurred during daytime hours. Police also explained that motorcycle-related collisions were the most frequent, including 8 motorcycle-to-motorcycle and 9 motorcycle-to-car incidents.
Police advised all road users to remain attentive, respect traffic laws, and support one another in making our roads safer.
