A 13 year-old girl died when a boat capsized in Laamu Dhanbidhoo yesterday at around 4:15 pm.
The accident occurred during bad weather conditions as the boat was shipping sand from a nearby island, according to the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF).
The girl has been identified as Hawwa Aroosha of Fithuroanuge, Laamu Dhanbidhoo.
A 23 year-old man and three children were also on board when the accident happened.
One of the children, a 15 year-old boy, has been taken to Laamu Gan regional Hospital with serious injuries.
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