Police report over 1,000 road accidents in Malé region
Police have urged the public to comply with traffic laws, remain alert while on the road, and contribute to maintaining safer road conditions for all users.
Police have recorded 1,069 road accidents in the Malé region from January to March 2025, prompting renewed calls for greater attention to road safety.
According to figures released by Maldives Police Service, the breakdown of reported accidents is as follows:
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January: 318 accidents
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February: 399 accidents
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March: 352 accidents
One fatality was reported as a result of these incidents.
The highest number of accidents occurred in Malé, where 561 cases were reported:
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January: 152
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February: 169
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March: 140
Hulhumalé recorded the second highest number of incidents, with 455 accidents:
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January: 152
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February: 216
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March: 193
At Velana International Airport, 49 accidents were recorded:
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January: 19
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February: 12
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March: 18
The lowest number of road accidents occurred in Vilimalé, where four accidents were reported:
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January: 2
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February: 1
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March: 1
Police have urged the public to comply with traffic laws, remain alert while on the road, and contribute to maintaining safer road conditions for all users. They have also requested continued cooperation from the public to improve road safety.
