11 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Four people were injured when a van travelling at high speed from Hulhumalé towards the landmark Sinamalé Bridge flipped on Monday night, local media reported, as the accident toll increased since the bridge opened.
Hulhumalé hospital confirmed to Avas that they sustained minor injuries and were taken in for treatment around 11:30 pm.
Eye-witnesses told VFP that the van overturned on Nirolhu Road, which connects Hulhumalé with the airport, and that glass was scattered across the road afterwards.
Avas also reported that four others were being treated at Hulhumalé hospital following separate bridge-related accidents, bringing Monday night’s injury total to eight.
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