Two injured in Speedboat–Dinghy collision in Fuvahmulah

Two people were injured after a speedboat and a dinghy collided off Fuvahmulah City last night.

A police media official told Voice that the accident involved the speedboat “Southern Sports Fishing” and a dinghy in the waters off Bodufannu.

According to police, three people were aboard the dinghy at the time of the collision.

Two sustained injuries of varying severity.

Following the accident, those aboard the dinghy were taken onto the speedboat and transported to Fuvahmulah Hospital.

Photos circulating on social media appear to show extensive damage to the dinghy’s bow.

The speedboat also sustained damage.

Police are investigating the incident.