TMA Boat Sinking at Velana International Airport Jetty with Passengers Aboard

A TMA boat with passengers on board is sinking after its hull was damaged while it was preparing to depart. The incident occurred this afternoon at the TMA jetty of Velana International Airport. Passengers were aboard when the incident took place, though it remains unclear whether anyone was injured. The airport's fire and rescue service is actively operating at the scene. No comment has yet been received from the Maldives Police Service or the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) regarding the incident.