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19-year-old cyclist dies in Hidd accident

TDT | Manama

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A cyclist died after involving in a tragic accident on Dry Dock Street in the Al-Hidd area yesterday.

Interior Ministry, in a tweet, identified the deceased as a “19-year-old Asian” national.

Reports say the mishap occurred when the victim was fatally struck by a car while riding on Dry Dock street.

No further information is available on what caused the accident.

Police reached the scene immediately and are investigating the matter.

Sources told Tribune that the deceased is the son of one of the well-known businessman in the Kingdom.

They also identified the deceased as Muhammad Hanin, son of MM Hanif, hailing from Kannur, the South Indian state of Kerala. MM Hanif is the director of the Peace Real Estate group and business forum organiser.

Reports say the deceased parents had flown back to India a few days ago and are currently there.

Preparations are ongoing to repatriate the body, currently, at Salmaniya morgue, the sources said.

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Muhammad Hanin