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July 4, 2011

Thinadhoo accident victim passes away

A 32-year-old man from Gaaf Dhaal Thinadhoo seriously injured in an accident on Sunday has passed away while undergoing treatment in Sri Lanka.
Haveeru reports that Moosa Manik died at the hospital in the early hours of the morning. Severe head injuries caused by the accident had left the victim in a coma. He was flown to Sri Lanka on Sunday night (July 3).
Moosa had been riding a motorcycle in Thinadhoo when he was hit by a police van. Police have issued a press statement today offering their condolences and asking forgiveness from the victim’s family, while also pledging to undertake a full investigation into the matter.

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