Five out of the ten people rescued after a speed boat capsized have passed away.
MNDF said the speedboat capsized off Hanimaadho island. While seven passengers were initially rescued and taken to Hanimaadhoo for treatment, the remaining two women and child were subsequently located.
While all passengers were taken to Hanimaadhoo Health Center, the health center has confirmed to AVAS that a man, two women and a child involved in the tragic incident have passed away.
It is reported that four out of the five casualties belong to the same family, including a couple and their grand child.