The Maldives: Worker dies of injuries from crane accident

Dredging

A man who was injured while working on a dredger at the Hulhumale lagoon in the Maldives died on Friday.

photo courtesy of Urbanco

The accident took place at approximately 10:38am Friday morning.

The 30-year-old Indian man sustained an injury after he was struck by dredger pump doors that were being lifted by a crane.

Upon arrival at the hospital, he was pronounced dead.

The incident is under further investigation by the Police.