A man who was severely injured in a cylinder explosion at Kulhudhuffushi Airport on Thursday is to be transferred to India for further treatment.
His family told Adhadhu that preparations are underway to transfer him to India for further treatment.
According to the family, he had sustained severe injuries above his right elbow. Despite the injuries, the man is able to move his fingers.
The family is hopeful that he can make a full recovery.
Police said the incident, reported at 11:45 am on Thursday, occurred while refilling a cylinder used in the airport’s fire training. Four firefighters were injured in the blast.
Three were treated in Kulhudhuffushi hospital while the severely injured man was transferred to Male' for urgent care.
