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18 old killed after collision with dinghy

An 18 year old was killed after a colliding with a dinghy in Raa Atoll Maakurathu island on Saturday.

Police said the incident was reported around 9.30am on Saturday. The victim was rushed to the island's health centre and was later taken to the hospital in Ungoofaaru island in the same Atoll where he pronounced dead.

The young man was reportedly swimming when he was hit by the dinghy. Details remain sketchy but the young man had reportedly suffered severe injuries in the accident.