A 55-year-old man, discovered with severe injuries in the sea near Dharumavantha Hospital, has died while receiving medical treatment, according to authorities.
The incident came to light earlier today when the man was found near the seawall outside the hospital. He was immediately rushed to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), where he succumbed to his injuries around 6:00 pm.
Preliminary reports from the Maldives Police Service indicate that the man sustained significant head trauma, likely caused by a collision with a sea vessel. The authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
Further updates on the investigation are expected as police work to uncover more details.
