On the night of September 10, 2026, two vessels collided with the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, also known as the Sinamalé Bridge, in an accidental maritime incident.

A Chinese expert team conducted an overnight structural inspection following the collision.

Initial assessments revealed only minor scraping damage to the bridge, with no harm detected to its main structural components.

Data from the bridge’s Beidou structural monitoring system confirmed the structure remained fully stable throughout the incident, recording no displacement, deformation, or abnormal stress changes.

The China-Maldives Friendship Bridge connects the capital Malé with the islands of Hulhulé and Hulhumalé, serving as a critical transportation link in the Maldives.

The bridge has been equipped with advanced monitoring systems to ensure structural integrity and public safety.